Adog is anesthetized and a surgical repair of a right forelimb fracture is completed. within how many hours after surgery is it most appropriate to examine the dog to ensure no complications have arisen from the anesthesia? a dog is anesthetized and a surgical repair of a right forelimb fracture is completed. within how many hours after surgery is it most appropriate to examine the dog to ensure no complications have arisen from the anesthesia?