Is it normal for spay incision to be red?
The skin should be a normal or slightly reddish-pink color. It is not unusual for the incision to become slightly redder during the first few days, as healing begins to take place.
What to do if dogs spay incision is swollen?
Watch the incision closely, and if it begins to turn red, swells up, becomes warm, or starts oozing, call your veterinarian immediately. Bumps like this can be very serious as they may indicate that an infection is present.
What should I watch after my dog is spayed?
If you notice any of the following, you should seek the advice of your vet:
- a gap between the edges of the dog’s spay incision.
- pus or infection and swelling.
- a large amount of discharge.
- a bad smell emanating from the wound.
- bleeding in the first 36 hours after the dog surgery.
What should a healing cat spay incision look like?
What should the incision look like? The incision should normally be clean and the edges should be touching each other. The skin should be a normal or slightly reddish-pink color. It is not unusual for the incision to become slightly redder during the first few days, as healing begins to take place.
Should there be a lump where my dog was spayed?
Your pet’s body is trying to heal the incision, but if your pet is not kept quiet, a lump will form. This is OK so long as it is a fairly firm and symmetrical “knot” under the incision.
What should a recent spay incision look like?
A recent spay incision should be a clean, straight wound and the edges should be sealed with glue, stitches or staples. The skin will be slightly swollen and a slight reddish-pink color around the edges. As the incision heals, you will want to check the area for redness, swelling or discharge.
What to do if your dog has an infection after a spay?
Follow your veterinarian’s instructions on keeping the incision site clean to help minimize the possibility of infection. Usually, internal sutures, or stitches, are used to close the opening from spay surgery, so you will not be able to see visible stitches. Still, if infected or bothered, the sutures could open.
What should I do if my dog licks his spay incision?
If your dog licks its spay incision, you need to monitor the wound intently. Licking can cause infection, and if your pup licked its wound aggressively, it may have reopened. Assess the damage and act accordingly. If the incision has reopened call the vet immediately. If the wound starts to look or smell infected, also call the vet.
Can a dog get an infection from an incision?
An infection could occur if your dog is excessively cleaning or chewing at the incision site. Do not allow any other pets in the home to lick the incision site either. Follow your veterinarian’s instructions on keeping the incision site clean to help minimize the possibility of infection.
A recent spay incision should be a clean, straight wound and the edges should be sealed with glue, stitches or staples. The skin will be slightly swollen and a slight reddish-pink color around the edges. As the incision heals, you will want to check the area for redness, swelling or discharge.
Why is my female dog’s incision swollen after spaying?
It is usually a seroma – fluid buildup due to the tissue layers not opposing well. Yes, it can come from increased activity after surgery. It is not serious and usually goes away. I would just keep her activity more limited and place a warm pack on the incision 5-10 minutes a couple times a day.
What does a seroma look like after a spay?
In the case of a spay procedure, the lump will appear around the incision line on your dog’s abdomen. When palpated gently, it feels like a water-filled balloon. Seromas are not usually painful, but they can become large in size. It is important to confirm that the swelling is caused by a seroma and not by an infection.
What to do if your dog’s incision is red?
If redness persists, however, or redness and swelling are seen around each suture, tissue is protruding, the wound is draining or there is a gap between the edges of the incision, contact your veterinarian.
