1st time dog owner - any thoughts?

[Carol B & Pilot]

My family and I are enjoying being first time dog owners. We have a 9 mo male goldendoodle, it's been wonderful.  I had him neutered on the 9th, and he was doing fine - wound looks good, energy, eating normal...  On the 18th he ate 1/2 his breakfast, and refused food since.  I'm having a hard time getting him to drink more too.  He's eaten a couple of favorite biscuits (lamb/rice), and I made him rice with broth, and put some broth in his water.  He's lethargic and doesn;t want to go out.  Of course, since he's not eating much, he not pooping much, but doesn't seem to be a problem there (we know when his stomach is upset, from 1 end or the other...).  I'm wondering, is this reduced testosterone from the neutering? A secondary infection? Doesn't seem to be in pain anywhere...I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow morning unless there is a complete turn-around tonight.  Any insight/thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Glad he is feeling better.  Has the bump under his chin gone away yet?  Keep an eye on that and if it's still there, I would show it to the vet.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

So glad to hear Pilot is feeling rascally again!   I have a friend whose dog had tonsillitis recently and was behaving in a similar manner to what Pilot was before.  He recovered with antibiotics too. Thanks for the update.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Glad to hear he's better!

[F, Calla & Luca]

There you go. Your diagnosis makes sense . It explains the elevated white count I was concerned about above. Interesting and I am ver glad Pilot feels better.

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

yeah