My puppy died hours after being neutered

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your puppy. It’s incredibly heartbreaking to experience something like this, and it's understandable to have questions. When a puppy passes away after a procedure like neutering, there can be various reasons.

Complications from anesthesia are one possibility, as puppies can sometimes have reactions or underlying conditions that make anesthesia risky. There’s also the risk of bleeding complications or undiscovered health issues that might have contributed.

At home, signs such as excessive bleeding, severe lethargy, difficulty breathing, or unresponsiveness shortly after surgery can indicate serious complications. If these signs were present, they could have been warning signs of distress.

It’s important to connect with your vet to discuss what happened. They can provide a more detailed understanding of what could have occurred and whether any specific circumstances might have contributed.

I know this is a difficult time for you. If you’d like, we can arrange a video consultation through Dial A Vet to discuss this further and provide any support or answers you need. Feel free to reach out at any time if there's anything more I can do to help.