Kodi Smit-McPhee's Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
Canberra
Last updated on July 26, 2025

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

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Kodi Smit-McPhee’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to Australian media reports. The 29-year-old actor 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 26/07/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

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The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the Canberra Veterinary Hospital on Thursday (July 24, 2025), prompting the actor to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Kodi Smit-McPhee’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the Australian actor 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.

Kodi Smit-McPhee continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Friday 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 Kodi Smit-McPhee’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!