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My dog after 9 days that has taking off the stitches, suddenly it appears to have a swelling in this area. When i noticed it, i found out one piece of thread in the Incision and i pull it out ... But the swelling is still here..
Is this something to worry about? The dog is completely normal and doesn't seem to be in pain... Please let me know because our vets here doesn't respond me...
Here is a picture of the Incision
Thanks for posting here! I'm looking forward to reading what Dr. Pam thinks. Stay tuned.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Is there any drainage from that site? It sort of looks like there might be …
Keep it clean with just water - no peroxide, no alcohol! - just water. There's a little bit of redness to it, but it might just be irritation from that stitch you pulled - but keep an eye on that - if the redness gets worse, take her in - it could be infected.
Donna
Donna, Glenn & Murphy
Murphy had his right front leg amputated due to histiocytic sarcoma at 7 years old. He survived 4 years, 2 months & 1 week, only to be taken by hemangiosarcoma at 11 1/2 years 6/12/17
Read about Murphy's Life on Three Legs
It looks like a local suture reaction. You can apply Neosporin directly to the spot but if the entire area gets a fluid-filled swelling (seroma ) or if the drainage increases or has an odor then you should see your vet for an antibiotic.
Pam
Pawesome feedback! Thanks Nurse Donna and Dr. Pam!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hello guys. Thanks for the help 
swelling it seems to be better and no,there is no fluids in there. I'll let you know if there is anything else.
Just a last question: Can I let her licking this area or not?
evabelladog96 said
Can I let her licking this area or not?
No, always prevent licking of any affected areas. You will find many suggestions for cone of shame alternatives in the Tripawds Gear blog .
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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