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Originally Posted by Ellie May  The third (of which I totally agree) is that dogs do feel pain (they tend to try to hide it though). The dog has just had a hysterectomy and they certainly better be given something to control the pain unless a medical condition makes medication very risky for them. Pain meds can also make them sleepy which is good. Think of having abdominal surgery with no pain meds. It would be about the same for your pup. If the vet doesn't want to give them, I'd go somewhere else. |
Agree.
I would
ABSOLUTELY INSIST on pain meds - and I would call that vet office ahead of time to make SURE they know it. If they disagree - go somewhere else.
I am totally against using pain to suppress activity in dogs, like some vets think. There are ways to keep your baby quiet - provide extra chews during the healing time - that helps easily to keep a dog in one place, quietly working at their chew.