Is my dog's gurgling stomach normal after surgery or anesthesia?

Hello, thank you for your question about Walter. Based on the symptoms that you are describing I suspect that Walter is experiencing some mild stomach upset or indigestion. Since he is otherwise acting normal I would recommend continuing to monitor him for the next 24 hours. If at any time he develops any vomiting, diarrhea, or lack or appetite I would recommend having him evaluated by your veterinarian. Hope this helps!

It could be Dyna's stomach is upset from the vomiting and eating the blanket. Keep an eye on her for the rest of the night and if the gurgling continues or she starts vomiting again, have her seen by a vet. Best of luck.

It is normal to have no bowel movement for 24-48 hours after an anesthetic procedure. The anesthesia will slow down gut motility short term, so defecation is sometimes delayed. Also, if Daisy is on a medication such as Tramadol or Buprenex, these cam also cause constipation and you should discontinue these if Daisy has not gone within 48 hours. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation.

IT is a possibility, although usually there is no long term effect and the symptoms seems to disappear within a few days to a few weeks. if it happens just with food and doesn't seem to bother him otherwise, i would not worry too much about it at the moment.

Some pain medications can cause stomach upset. If Olive continues to vomit, I would recommend stopping the pain medication and contacting your veterinarian. Other potential causes for vomiting include eating something irritating to the intestinal tract, infections or metabolic problems such as kidney or liver disease.

Dogs are often not themselves 100% after recovering from anesthesia, this can last up to 24 hours at a certain degree, i wouldn't be worried as long as he isn't too lethargic, appetite can also be affected. if you are concerned please contact the vet responsible for the anesthesia for further instructions.

If it you only noticed it once, and she's otherwise totally normal, I wouldn't worry about it. If you're noticing a pattern of frequent loud stomach sounds, I would recommend discussing that with your vet to see if they would recommend any medical work up (it will depend on her overall health) or if you can try different dog foods -- perhaps probiotics or a bland prescription diet.