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My dog had dental anesthesia and a sedative today for a dental procedure. 12 pound yorkie. He was done by 1:30 pm. He has been walking around, alert, looking for food the last 3 hours. The vet assistant told me not to give him food or water until midnight tonight. Supposedly he had IV fluids. Can I give him some hard kibble dog food and water? He is starving. He hasn't eaten since 7 pm yesterday.
Updated On March 26th, 2021
Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 12 lbs
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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As long as he is behaving normally, you can offer 1/4 of his meal and a 1/4 cup of water. Soak the food first to soften it in case his teeth and mouth are still sensitive. He likely received IV fluids during the procedure, so dehydration should not be a concern. You can probably feed him normally tomorrow.
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