Dog ate chocolate?

 ask a vet

Trouble urinating after neuter surgery.

Species: Dog
Breed: Golden
Age: 6-12 months
Hi Dr,

Max was neutered yesterday at 10 am. The nurses said he went to pee 2 hours post-op.

But he did not pee last night and so far at 9:40 am, despite drinking a normal amount of water this morning, he hasn't peed.
Nurses said to wait a few hours and call back.

Is this normal? He's a bit lethargic but I coaxed him to eat 1 cup of food before giving him Rimadyl 150 mg.

Thanks,

Jay


Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

Hi Jay...I'm not too worried about him not urinating. I would be worried, however, if he was trying to pee and having difficulty.

There really isn't a post surgical complication that could cause Max to not have urine there. Most likely he has some discomfort from the surgery and is reluctant to get into the posture to urinate.

I agree with the nurse...give him a few more hours and see how things go.

But, if he is trying to urinate and not able to get urine out then this is more serious.

Dr. Marie.


Do you have a pet website? Interested in learning more about SEO for Wix?

Check out our dog age calculator and cat age calculator.

Want to receive pet coupons, vet advice and info on new pet products in your inbox?

* indicates required

We'll only send you great stuff, never spam. Unsubscribe any time.

Disclaimer: Although Dr. Marie is a qualified veterinarian, the information found on this site is not meant to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. AskAVetQuestion.com and Dr. Marie do not accept any responsibility for any loss, damage, injury, death, or disease which may arise from reliance on information contained on this site. Do not use information found on this site for diagnosing or treating your pet. Anything you read here is for information only.

Customer reply:

He's made no effort to pee. Perhaps it's still tender. He does squat to pee.

I'm assuming if he hasn't peed by noon they place a catheter inside to drain him and make him more comfortable.

Jay


Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

To be honest Jay, I've never seen a dog not be able to urinate after a neuter surgery. But most likely, yes, if he hasn't peed by noon then have them take a look. They likely will pass a catheter.

I bet you he'll pee soon though!

Thanks for those pictures of Max's teeth...Isn't the body amazing?

Dr. Marie



Customer reply:

So large a shift in just 3 months is amazing and I'm not even sure what pressures repositioned it. In my case I needed 3 years of braces!


Customer reply:

Actually by 5 pm he peed for 5 minutes. Melted the snow down to the grass.

Today is day 2 on Rimadyl 150. Drinking normal and activity level varies from subdued to hyper. No vomiting and stools normal but appetite is about half normal. Web sites say its a common side effect but to contact your vet immediately. Am I taking this out of context?

Thanks

Jay


Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

Wow...I'm surprised it took him till 5 pm. He must have really had to go by then!

What he's doing now sounds normal to me. It can often take a few days to get totally back to normal.

How does his incision look?



Customer reply:

Incision looks good. No redness or swelling so far. Only the most minor leakage.

I remember they used to send you home with clavamox. I guess that's before laser surgery.


Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

neuter incision

It looks good to me too. It's a little red, but for 2 days post op that is quite normal.

I don't send neuters home with antibiotics.

I really think Max is fine. He should gradually pick up his appetite each day. If, however, his appetite is decreasing rather than increasing over the next few days then I'd have his vet take another look.



Customer reply:

Sounds good.
One small question - does the scrotum get reabsorbed or does it remain as it is now? (and no, I am not investing in neuticles!)



Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

It will definitely shrink up and look like nothing is there.

I've yet to have experience with neuticals thankfully!!!



Customer reply:

Terrific.

One more thing. You're already hooked into Facebook and Twitter. Are you missing the last pillar of the internet - Youtube. You could easily post links to your web page.

I was thinking what if you had a library of 1-2 minute videos discussing the best dog foods, how to clean ears, safe dog toys, changing a dressing, giving a pill... whatever.

Jay


Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

We are on the same wavelength Jay! I just this week bought myself a Canon Rebel T2i and I have been shooting some video on it. I've got a great video of how to express anal glands. (Yes, I know not what everyone wants to see...LOL!)

However, I've had laryngitis the last few days so I haven't been able to record the voice over for it yet.

It should be up on youtube soon!



Customer reply:

Terrific!
Good luck with the glands. My previous dog had issues with that until eventually they had to be removed.


Good nite.

Jay


Search for similar questions:

ask a vet

Popular questions...

Blood in urine after bladder surgery Hello again Dr. Marie. My dog had bladder surgery on Monday. To make a long story... (23722 views)

Rabbit with maggots Our rabbit was not eating and was shaking this morning. We discovered there were... (13912 views)

Meibomian gland adenoma. Tessa has a little black growth on her eyelid. My vet has said it's a tumor and... (17787 views)

Noticing metallic odor. Hi! I recently adopted a dog from a NYC euth list. I've had her for about 3 weeks... (40647 views)

Weight loss in cat. My cat use to be really overweight. About a year ago he started to get sick a lot... (10877 views)

Can dogs drink tea? Can dogs drink tea? I have been told by quite a few people that it helps puppies to... (59504 views)

Cushings and cataracts. Our Little Jack Russell is 15 years old. He is blind from cataracts. And now the vet... (17033 views)

Urinating outside of box. Hi there, I have two cats, a male (Duke, long haired tabby) and female (Bella,... (11200 views)

Limping Maltipoo. My dog fell from trying to jump on my bed 2 days ago. (She is a maltipoo and weighs... (20505 views)

Reversing neuter surgery. I made a mistake by neutering him, and i really want to breed him and i was... (28225 views)

See all questions...

Dr. MarieDr. Marie is a veterinarian who practices in a busy animal hospital in Ottawa, Ontario. She created Ask A Vet Question as a resource for good, accurate veterinary advice online. Dr. Marie treats dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats. She has been a vet since 1999.

Is an online vet visit just as good as a trip to your veterinarian? No! But, many times, asking an online veterinarian a question can help save you money. While Dr. Marie can't officially diagnose your pet or prescribe medications, she can often advise you on whether a vet visit is necessary. You can also ask Dr. Marie for a second opinion on your pet's condition.