How soon after intestinal surgery can a dog drink?
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After intestinal surgery a dog can drink once the anesthesia wears off, generally about 6 hours later, but follow the vet’s exact advice; under general anesthesia it may be next day.
But food is withheld 2 to 3 days until gut movement returns, then give easily digested liquid food.