Lhok Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) My dog had a lump removed on Thursday but today when I checked the wound I found it like this. It has a bit of a smell (not overpowering) so I am concerned about her. I am prone to over reaction a bit when it comes to my pets hence why I thought I would take a photo and get some advice. here is the other photo I took Thanks --Lhok Edited January 23, 2012 by Lhok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Ouch it looks sore, poor girl. It at least warrants a call I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I would be chatting to a vet about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 The sutures look too tight to me. The skin around them is all swollen. I would take her to the vet to get it checked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Is that redness new today? Is she on Antibiotics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Smell is not good. You need to get that looked at. Needs antibiotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythings Shiny Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Stitches look way to tight as the skin is so swollen. Def needs antibiotics, anti inflammatory and pain relief :) Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhok Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 There was some redness yesterday and fairly swollen. The swelling has gone down a bit she isn't running a temp and no antibiotics. --Lhok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhok Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Righto, will call the after hours vet. Thanks everyone :) --Lhok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Righto, will call the after hours vet. Thanks everyone :) --Lhok That would be best. It's unusual to have a wound that size and not have antibiotics as a precaution against infection, which to my untrained but experienced eye the skin appears to be getting rather 'angry' and an infection could be starting. Edited January 14, 2012 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Ouch looks bruised, too . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flick_Mac Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Looks bruised and/or maybe a bit of clipper rash - good idea to get it checked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantsapuppy Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Any kind of smell after surgery needs to e checked out whether it be fur kind or human definatly needs attention though that stitches are to tight looking Abd it's very red and inflamed looking When we the surgery ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I'm suprised you weren't given antibiotics.. It looks sore and it looks like its infected. I hope she feels better soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugeanjaam Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 No I dont think that you are over reacting. Vet visit I would think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhok Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Back from the vet with pain killers and antibiotics in tow. They are concerned about the stitches too so if they are still looking like that on monday we will be going back. Thanks again everyone --Lhok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyBlue Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Looks a bit like Milly when she had a lump and the surrounding mammary chain removed. She was very swollen and bruised... and the stitching was the same. She was in a lot of pain!!! Im pretty sure she wasn't on antibotics either, when I questioned it the vet said about it being a clean wound??....just to use betadine to bathe it. It don't remember it smelling though. It'll never hurt to check with a vet, even if its only for your piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 hope your dog is better soon Lhok Poor thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 :) She'll feel more comfortable by tomorrow .. good thing you went today . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Back from the vet with pain killers and antibiotics in tow. They are concerned about the stitches too so if they are still looking like that on monday we will be going back. Thanks again everyone --Lhok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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