Matt Lucas' Dog Recovering from Surgery

By Allison Fey
London
Last updated on August 13, 2025

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

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Matt Lucas’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Monday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery, according to English media reports. The 51-year-old comedian 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 13/08/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Matt Lucas is one busy daddy

The yellow labrador retriever underwent a risky procedure at the London Veterinary Hospital on Monday (August 11, 2025), prompting the comedian to ask his followers to send well wishes her way.

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

Matt Lucas’s Twitter feed has kept his fans and followers updated

Throughout the night the English comedian 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.

Matt Lucas continued tweeting about his pup’s prognosis throughout the night and it appears the pooch is on the mend. By Tuesday 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 Matt Lucas’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!