It's great that you adopted her ❤️ but what you're describing is definitely something to watch closely.
Since she was just spayed today, sleeping a lot right now is normal-the anesthesia can make dogs very groggy for 24–48 hours, and they often don't want to eat or play right away . So the extra sleep today makes sense.
BUT ⚠️ the part that stands out is:
- lethargic before surgery
- no interest in eating, playing, or going potty
That's not typical for a healthy 1-year-old, and it's worth taking seriously.
✅ What's normal (first 24h after surgery)
- very sleepy / groggy
- low appetite
- just getting up to adjust position
🚨 When to be concerned
Call your vet ASAP if you notice:
- no improvement after 24 hours
- still not eating or drinking
- won't go to the bathroom
- extreme weakness or hard to wake
Persistent lethargy or not eating can sometimes signal something more serious and should be checked .
👍 What to do now
- let her rest in a quiet, warm space
- offer small amounts of water
- try a little food later (don't force it)
- monitor closely overnight
If it were me, I'd call the vet tomorrow if she's still the same, especially since she was already low energy before surgery.
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enzo Dirienzo
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Enzo Dirienzo
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-14-2020 10:55 PM
From: Kym Means
Subject: Lathargic rescue,fixed today but breathing is shallow
My husband & I adopted a 1yr old chi mix.very sweet but is also lathargic.he sleeps all day & night no desire to play,eat or even potty.today he was fixed & he is still sleeping just moving to get comfortable.should I be worried?
#PetHealthandNutrition