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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 months and 4 days old | 5 lbs
Hi, I recently adopted a puppy from a shelter. They do neuter/spay on all of their animals. The puppy is male and about 2 months old. Yesterday was the first day we had him. He was as playful as a puppy can be, but today he is acting different. Laying down he will nibble and play, but he doesn't want to walk a round the yard or house at all. I don't know if the shelter gave him pain meds, but could the lack of pain meds post-neuter be the cause? He was neutered 3 days ago.
2 Answers
Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 30th, 2017
Answered By Dr. Davis
Veterinarian
Yes he may be painful if he played hard when he was just neutered. Please make sure he is eating and drinking and the incision looks closed and not red. If he seems otherwise fine keep him quiet, let him rest and take him only for short leash walks for a few days. Do not give human pain medication. If he is unwell please take him for a veterinary exam. He should be fine in a few days.
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