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Noel seems to be getting redder outside the incision site. The vet said that seems normal (over the phone) especially because she is eating well. But I noticed that the swelling is now on her chest near her opposite leg. It looks like fatty flaps or something? but its obviously swelling/fluid. She is pretty active and has to go down 3 steps to get to the yard, which the vet said is ok. Do you think its just from overdoing it? or should i call the vet back tomorrow and be worried?
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By now you've probably talked to the vet. I'm going to guess that it's a seroma (click on the link you see for more info). Chances are that's what it is but it can't hurt to take a pic and show your vet. Many dogs get them, more front leg Tripawds than rear, but they're usually not serious and at worst need to be drained in a simple 1 minute procedure in the vet's office. Oftentimes they dissipate and the fluid reabsorbs in the body.
Let us know what your vet says. Don't panic (easier said than done I know!).
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Please call your vet and check. Is it leaking anything? I agree, take a picture and email it , if they wont see you. how is her temp? Is there a smell to it? Probably a seroma , but would be nice to rule out an infection brewing in there. Lori and Angel-dog TY
TY GUY, Best Black Lab ever! Diagnosed and had amp in January, 2014. Kicked MRSA's butt. Earned his angel wings on April 16, 2014. Run Free my boy and don't forget a shoe. Ty is a proud member of the " April Angels". Ty sent us Daryl, a Tripawd rescue in Sept. of 2016. Daryl is 5 +or -. We are also Pawrents to Chandler, a Border Collie mix who is 15 and 1/2, Lucy, a Corgi who is 7, 2 minis, 2 horses, and a feisty cat named Zoe. Zoe had a non skeletal Osteosarcoma removed in July 2015. No Chemo, she was at least 16. She is going strong although she is now completely blind. She is now close to 20 and her hobbies are eating and sleeping in front of her personal heater.
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