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Daisy had her initial amputation done October 31st. Busted some stitches and had a whole new surgery on November 8th. Stitches were removed on November 23rd, and she is now clear for full activity.
These are nothing new but I'm curious about them. She has had bumps around the incision site even before her stitches were removed. Is this a normal thing? Scar tissue maybe? Linked a photo.
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My quad pug Obie has had surgery on both knees. Both times his incision was sort of bumpy for a time after surgery and eventually the scar became pretty smooth. I think tri-pug Maggie's incision was a bit bumpy too, but that was awhile ago.
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Karen and the Spirit Pug Girls
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
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That looks like a pretty clean surgery. Although we aren't doctors we have all seen them and of course if in doubt, have the vet take a look but I think all of us pawrents would agree that we worried more than we should have... Scar tissue is normal, that's the body taking care of itself. I think you and Daisy are in good shape and shouldn't worry about anything. Keep us posted!
I see what you mean with the bumps. It looks to me that it's they way it was stitched up, like puckers. Does it just feel like skin? If so then it may be just too much skin for too small of an incision. I asked my vet why my cats incision was so long (front leg amputee with incision wrapping around her body) and he said it was to ensure the scar was as smooth as possible. She had no puckers but I've noticed she now gets a couple of tiny fur mats along her scar line.
It takes a long time for incisions to fully heal so it may change in time. If you are still concerned check with your vet. Otherwise I hope your dog is doing well!!
Kerren and Tripawd Kitty Mona
yep, I agree with Kerren. It looks like the skin was puckered up as they brought the edges together. It should eventually just even out.
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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
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