Barbet Schroeder's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Berne
Last updated on May 15, 2025

Spinee (see photo above) came out of the anaesthetic well.

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Barbet Schroeder’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Tuesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Swiss media reports. The 83-year-old director is said to have received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as he offered his Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.

UPDATE 15/05/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Barbet Schroeder is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Berne Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday (May 13, 2025), prompting the director to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

“May I ask one favor? My dog Spinee needs your prayers,” he Tweeted on Tuesday. “She just came out of a difficult surgery 20 minutes ago … She is my beloved.”

Barbet Schroeder’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Swiss director posted updates to his numerous followers, about his dog’s delicate condition. “Spinee came out of the anesthetic well … her vital signs are good … your prayers are working,” he Tweeted.

Barbet Schroeder continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Wednesday morning, things continued to look good. “The Spinee Report: Her vital signs are good… pink gums … sleeping peacefully… recovering as hoped,” he said. “Not out of the woods yet. Prayers working :)”

Prayers working

As Barbet Schroeder’s Twitter followers sent messages of support, he showed his gratitude. “With prayers like this I feel confident Spinee will be fine,” he wrote. “Thank you more than you will ever know.”

Here’s to hoping Spinee has a successful and speedy recovery!