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moosie's mom · 08-30-2008, 01:03 PM

Has anyone had their female spayed recently? I have a question.

Mimi was spayed Thursday. I noticed today that she has sort of a "bludge" at and around the incision site. Did anyones little girl have this after surgery?

It doesn't seem to bother her or hurt if I push on it. She seems to be good today. I am still keeping her quiet and laying low.

My vet is out of town for the weekend, the nearest emergency vet is 1.5 hrs away. What does anyone think?? Thanks

lovespandp · 08-30-2008, 04:17 PM

yes that its normal, i use to work at a vet and people would call after a dog or kitty spay with that same question. it is soo normal dont worry, in time it will go away. she has stitches inside too, to stitch her muscles inside back together. So, the swelling is from those stitches being irritated & a little swollen. you can hold a cloth soaked in warm/hot water against her belly for about 10 minutes twice a day. This would help reduce the irritation. The swelling will go down just a couple days after that.

moosie's mom · 08-30-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

yes that its normal, i use to work at a vet and people would call after a dog or kitty spay with that same question. it is soo normal dont worry, in time it will go away. she has stitches inside too, to stitch her muscles inside back together. So, the swelling is from those stitches being irritated & a little swollen. you can hold a cloth soaked in warm/hot water against her belly for about 10 minutes twice a day. This would help reduce the irritation. The swelling will go down just a couple days after that.

Thank you very much for you reply! You have reassured me.

Patti · 08-30-2008, 07:59 PM

Roxie was spayed 10 days ago and I noticed a hard swelling right below the incision so I took her in and the vet gave her medicine with a bit of a steroid as the swelling was starting to pull at the stitches. After 2 days on the medicine the swelling was gone. So just keep an eye on it.

moosie's mom · 08-30-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

Roxie was spayed 10 days ago and I noticed a hard swelling right below the incision so I took her in and the vet gave her medicine with a bit of a steroid as the swelling was starting to pull at the stitches. After 2 days on the medicine the swelling was gone. So just keep an eye on it.

Thanks Patti....I will for sure keep an eye on it.

cheryl19 · 08-31-2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lovespandp

yes that its normal, i use to work at a vet and people would call after a dog or kitty spay with that same question. it is soo normal dont worry, in time it will go away. she has stitches inside too, to stitch her muscles inside back together. So, the swelling is from those stitches being irritated & a little swollen. you can hold a cloth soaked in warm/hot water against her belly for about 10 minutes twice a day. This would help reduce the irritation. The swelling will go down just a couple days after that.

So did I and yes that is normal

kezza · 08-31-2008, 04:03 AM

Should be ok...as long as the area is not looking red and inflamed..there will be a little swelling at first. My Pixie was spayed just a few weeks ago and she did brilliantly..her incision was tiny and she didn't even look at it..didn't bother her in the slightest..it was such a relief!

08-30-2008, 01:03 PM	#1
moosie's mom And Mimi's too! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Coast of CA Posts: 4,086	Recent Spay anyone?? Has anyone had their female spayed recently? I have a question. Mimi was spayed Thursday. I noticed today that she has sort of a "bludge" at and around the incision site. Did anyones little girl have this after surgery? It doesn't seem to bother her or hurt if I push on it. She seems to be good today. I am still keeping her quiet and laying low. My vet is out of town for the weekend, the nearest emergency vet is 1.5 hrs away. What does anyone think?? Thanks __________________ Hugs and Yorkie Kisses from Linda, Moose and Mimi : The Moose is Loose: Moose wubs AprilLove

08-30-2008, 07:59 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Roxie was spayed 10 days ago and I noticed a hard swelling right below the incision so I took her in and the vet gave her medicine with a bit of a steroid as the swelling was starting to pull at the stitches. After 2 days on the medicine the swelling was gone. So just keep an eye on it. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-31-2008, 04:03 AM	#7
kezza Lovin my Pixie Pooh Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 3,510	Should be ok...as long as the area is not looking red and inflamed..there will be a little swelling at first. My Pixie was spayed just a few weeks ago and she did brilliantly..her incision was tiny and she didn't even look at it..didn't bother her in the slightest..it was such a relief! __________________ This Little Girl Has Stolen My Heart! Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell.. "I'm a Yorkiestalker"!

08-30-2008, 04:17 PM	#2
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	yes that its normal, i use to work at a vet and people would call after a dog or kitty spay with that same question. it is soo normal dont worry, in time it will go away. she has stitches inside too, to stitch her muscles inside back together. So, the swelling is from those stitches being irritated & a little swollen. you can hold a cloth soaked in warm/hot water against her belly for about 10 minutes twice a day. This would help reduce the irritation. The swelling will go down just a couple days after that.