Quote Originally Posted by StoicAjji
Ajji had surgery on her back last week and she finally came home last night. The surgeon showed me how to express her bladder properly but I'm not having any luck. She hasn't had that much to drink so I'm going to keep trying until this evening. . . if I can't do it, I'll have to drive her to the vet.

Any suggestions/recommendations on how to express her bladder easier? I fear I may not be strong enough to put enough pressure on her abdomen.

Thanks!
-Anu
your dog was put under deep for the operation, and it paralyzed the muscles needed to express the urine. As with humans it takes time to wear off. You definitely need to get the dog back to the Vet. You do not want the bladder to fill, stretch, and possibly burst. Have them show you again how to drain the bladder. If the dog is immobile already a catheter isn't a bad alternative.