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Wrigley has a large hematoma on her neck. Vet says not to worry.( I'm trying)
She said it could leak a bit, but for the most part will just go away. She said to warm compress a few times a day.
Have any of you experienced these. How long does it take for them to go away?
Seanne and Angel Wrigley
I would ask Tazzie's mom about the warm compresses. You don't want to cause more leakage. Hang in there Wrigley and mom you can get through this
Heidi and Titan
I never experienced any Hematoma, but my people were concerned about a solid mass that developed on my neck, above my incision. It turned out to just be scar tissue.
I did develop a large seroma below the incision. We had this drained once but it went away for good within a week or so.
Many find that Bella's Hot/Cold Pain Relief Pack is a great warm compress for dogs. It can also be used as an ice pack to reduce swelling.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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I do have the Bella's hot/ cold pack. It works great for the
warm compress because it doesn't get too hot. I am a bit
concerned about causing leakage with warm compresses so I am not sure
if I am doing more harm or good.
Thanks for the advice.
Seanne and Angel Wrigley
I am definately not a vet but with what I experienced with warm compresses and Titan's seroma I would think cold would be better. I would think the warm could cause more leakage.
Heidi
We were also wondering about the whole "warm compress for a seroma " suggestion, but didn't know if a hematoma was different ...
Our recommendations for hot / cold pack use use suggest cold is better for swelling. This is based on the advice of physiologists who practice sports medicine.
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Jerry is right cold packing is for swelling/inflammation. Hot packing is to help loosen muscles up prior to massage and the heat can also stimulate the body's cells to absorb the extra blood found in a hematoma. If a seroma is going to burst there is not much you can do to prevent that and the heat can actually help bring the fluid to the surface which is what you want. Ideally a vet would have drained the fluid before it burst or put a drain tube in so I am sorry that Titan had such a mess!
I agree with your vet to hot pack (I usually say 10 min twice daily) and see what happens. If the hematoma is getting larger then it might need to be opened up to ligate or cauterize a blood vessel.
Pam and Tazzie
Rarely, one of my kids will get a hematoma on their neck after a blood donation. They have had them as large as a ping pong ball, but they always resolve themselves within 24 hours with no treatment at all.
Cakamity had one on her neck after her amputation surgery also. it resolved itself quicker than the seroma on her chest!
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Hey Wrigley...how ya doing pal? How is the hematoma? I didn't have that, so I don't have any advice to offer - 🙁
Were you going to see the oncologist this week? We're thinking about you...let us know how everything is going.
Love
Zeus
Heather and Spirit Zeus - Our life changing journey…from the earth to the heavens…one day at a time…always together
Thanks for checking on me. I am doing great. I had to go see Dr. Richardson yesterday because my hemotoma started leaking quite a bit. I stayed with him a few hours and they drained it and put on a new bandage. I leaked all night so I had to go back and get another new bandage this morning.
I feel great though. I snuck up the stairs yesterday to find my mom... Dr. Richardson says I should wait a few more days until I tackle the stairs though. Not sure what the big deal is , I did really good on them. I get up now if the doorbell rings so I can see who's here, I run to the door when I hear my dad come home and the garage opens... he likes it when I greet him at the door.
I see my oncologist tomorrow at 9am ( CA time) I will let you know how it goes. My mom will probably have a ton of questions for your mom after she hears all the Doc has to say.
Thanks for helping me through this.... I am glad those 2 weeks are over.
Talk to you soon- love, Wrigley
Seanne and Angel Wrigley
wrigley said:
Thanks for helping me through this…. I am glad those 2 weeks are over.
Talk to you soon- love, Wrigley
I know exactly what you mean, which is why I tell everyone that the first 2 weeks is hell. I won't sugar coat it. I think it gives someone a mark to look forward to. I wish someone would have told me that it will be 2 weeks of hell & then things would change & get better.
Janie & Calamity
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Yeah, those first two weeks definitely aren't easy for many of us, I agree. My pawrents were on pins and needles that whole time. I was pretty OK with my new body and getting used to things, but they had the hard time watching me get around.
Wrigley, so glad to hear you're feeling good. Let us know what the oncologist recommends. Good luck!
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