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Bringing your dog home immediately after ACL surgery can be an undeniably emotional experience. However, knowing what to expect after your dog has ACL surgery will help put your mind at ease so you can provide the excellent care your furry friend needs in order to have a full recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is My Dog Whining After ACL Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are few things sadder than hearing your dog crying or howling after ACL surgery. Although the alarming sound of your dog whining and crying is heartbreaking for you, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that your dog is in pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, it\u2019s actually quite normal for a dog to cry throughout the night post ACL surgery.<\/a> This is due to the effects of anesthesia, which can last up to 24 hours for most dogs, and up to 72 hours in some cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normal Behavior After Anesthesia <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When your dog wakes up after undergoing anesthesia, he or she will most likely be confused and disoriented. Especially if your dog wakes up in a confined area of your home unable to jump on their favorite comfy couch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember when you were a kid and you fell asleep on the couch or floor, but the next day you woke up in your bed without realizing your parents carried you there? This is similar to how your dog feels, because they may not remember being driven home from the vet at all. All they know is that they are somewhere new and possibly unfamiliar with a cone on their head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dog may be nauseated and might even refuse to drink or eat (temporarily). You should still provide your dog access to food and water though. Shivering and panting is another normal side effect of anesthesia and is nothing to be too concerned about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Reduce Soreness After Dog ACL Surgery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although your dog may not be crying from pain, you can do a few things to comfort them after surgery.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n