Jinxed!!! Say a prayer.... Headed to the er vet with Mack brown - Page 26 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TeddyGrahams · 11-02-2011, 04:11 PM

Since there isn't any redness or swelling, I don't think it's something super serious. Def. want to call your vet about it however it can just be drainage or a reaction to the sutures, it happens often after spays (same sort of incision just not as big) but because there isn't inflammation (is it hot to touch?) I wouldn't be think it too serious.

(I went to vet tech school and we had routine spays like every day and it was pretty common to see lumps beside the incision site) I know his surgery was exploratory surgery but it looks like a similar reaction

DvlshAngel985 · 11-02-2011, 04:12 PM

He doesn't have one on either side right?

gidget529 · 11-02-2011, 04:12 PM

I have human med background, not vet med, but my first gut thoughts would be fluid accumulation or herniation. I'd like to actually touch it, but that's not happening. Have you PM'd EllieMay? Have you heard back from your vet yet?

CruiserCody · 11-02-2011, 04:22 PM

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Kendra: So glad Mack is home. As for the swelling, Cailee was spayed a few weeks ago. About day 3, she developed swelling and black/blue bruising around her incision(assumed it was from TOO much activity with her big brother). I immediately took her to the Vet, examined her and said she was Ok and if it I could touch the swelling/black/blue site without any noticable pain, she was probably OK. In other words, she said that infection would be painful and she wouldn't want me to touch her. Not sure if this applies to the bump on Mack but thought I would share to see if any similarities. Obviously, word from your Vet would be much better. Best of Luck. We are all praying for you and little Mack!

Not sure if this would help Mack or not, but Vet also told me to use ice pack (not directly but covered with a towel, etc) for 15 minutes on and 15 off. Hope he is OK.

KendraE · 11-02-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

He doesn't have one on either side right?

Well, sometimes!!! I bet its just fluid build up..But likeI told my vet, I work for a dentist and have for 14 years..I know fluid. Its almost like you can push on it and move it.....I dont know...Im just being paranoid...I was told my little man woudlnt survive less than a week ago, so now i watch every little thing...Hes probably fine!

yorkietalkjilly · 11-02-2011, 04:25 PM

Vet's probably going to want to see this in person.

gidget529 · 11-02-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KendraE

Well, sometimes!!! I bet its just fluid build up..But likeI told my vet, I work for a dentist and have for 14 years..I know fluid. Its almost like you can push on it and move it.....I dont know...Im just being paranoid...I was told my little man woudlnt survive less than a week ago, so now i watch every little thing...Hes probably fine!

You're being the good mommy you are!

yorkietalkjilly · 11-02-2011, 04:30 PM

Still praying....

Sammy Mommy · 11-02-2011, 04:43 PM

Saying prayers for Mack's continuing improvement. Hope the swelling is just a side effect from the surgery. Mack looks great in the picture!

yorkieusa · 11-02-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KendraE

Hes thinking fluid.....although it travels when u push it....He said "maybe hernia??", but at the same time hes halfway laughing at me for being too protective!! lol

Im still not sure what it is....I may take an hours drive to find out....My kids are at church so I have to wait for them to get out before I make any decisions....he is acting fine, but Im so parranoid!!

He hasn't been running or jumping? I hope not. If he has been doing any running or jumping, then that certainly could be a hernia. Otherwise, I wouldn't have any idea. I just hope our little Mack is ok.

KendraE · 11-02-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

He hasn't been running or jumping? I hope not. If he has been doing any running or jumping, then that certainly could be a hernia. Otherwise, I wouldn't have any idea. I just hope our little Mack is ok.

No, he hasnt!!! He's been safely in someones arms or down on his pillow, except for his occasional potty (tee tee) breaks...

Taryn0405 · 11-02-2011, 05:03 PM

Mr. Mack, you need to stop scaring your Momma! It looks like fluid build up to me as well. But it's a good thing your could text your vet a photo.

Still sending prayers (for health and poop)!

puppyluvinmomma · 11-02-2011, 05:09 PM

Checking in on baby Mack. Have you heard back from the vet about the swelling?

VioletsMom · 11-02-2011, 05:14 PM

Kendra, back in 07 when my sheltie had a hystorectamy and also had tumors removed her insision sight looked exactly like that, it even ended up getting red and looked like a hicky, I paniced and took her to the er vet as I was worried (she was 14yr old at the time) Vet said its normal after surgery and would go back down in a few days!

Not saying this is what Mack has, but it does look the same. Try not to worry, unless it starts causing him pain I would just follow up with your vet in the morning.

Ellie May · 11-02-2011, 05:31 PM

Bumps from incisions are just one of those things a vet needs to see/feel, palpate. Most are nothing at all. Some are abscesses and they have to be taken care of. Some are just trauma/irritation related. Ellie got a bunch of little bumps under the incision post spay and one really big one. They (after palpation) were deemed to be nothing serious. As much as a vet should probably feel it, I don't think it warrants an hour's drive tonight bc your vet has already seen it. Wouldn't hurt, but probably not necessary. Gums pink and wet? Any temp? Any pain in the area?

Didn't read this whole thread, but something about him not pooping. Very normal post abdominal surgery. wouldn't even worry about it til 5+ days post unless he's straining and can't go or throwing up. He has to re-regulate. Weren't his intestines just sliced open? Even after a spay it can take several days. Heck, even messing with Ellie's diet or whatev can stop her from pooping for like 4 days. Wouldn't be too worried.

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gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I have human med background, not vet med, but my first gut thoughts would be fluid accumulation or herniation. I'd like to actually touch it, but that's not happening. Have you PM'd EllieMay? Have you heard back from your vet yet? __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

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11-02-2011, 05:03 PM	#387
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Mr. Mack, you need to stop scaring your Momma! It looks like fluid build up to me as well. But it's a good thing your could text your vet a photo. Still sending prayers (for health and poop)! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

11-02-2011, 04:11 PM	#376
TeddyGrahams Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 175	Since there isn't any redness or swelling, I don't think it's something super serious. Def. want to call your vet about it however it can just be drainage or a reaction to the sutures, it happens often after spays (same sort of incision just not as big) but because there isn't inflammation (is it hot to touch?) I wouldn't be think it too serious. (I went to vet tech school and we had routine spays like every day and it was pretty common to see lumps beside the incision site) I know his surgery was exploratory surgery but it looks like a similar reaction

11-02-2011, 04:43 PM	#384
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Saying prayers for Mack's continuing improvement. Hope the swelling is just a side effect from the surgery. Mack looks great in the picture!

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11-02-2011, 05:14 PM	#389
VioletsMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Otisville Michigan Posts: 167	Kendra, back in 07 when my sheltie had a hystorectamy and also had tumors removed her insision sight looked exactly like that, it even ended up getting red and looked like a hicky, I paniced and took her to the er vet as I was worried (she was 14yr old at the time) Vet said its normal after surgery and would go back down in a few days! Not saying this is what Mack has, but it does look the same. Try not to worry, unless it starts causing him pain I would just follow up with your vet in the morning. __________________ Happy Halloween from Jenni, Violet, and Bella!! Find Violet on Facebook (Violet Love)

11-02-2011, 05:31 PM	#390
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Bumps from incisions are just one of those things a vet needs to see/feel, palpate. Most are nothing at all. Some are abscesses and they have to be taken care of. Some are just trauma/irritation related. Ellie got a bunch of little bumps under the incision post spay and one really big one. They (after palpation) were deemed to be nothing serious. As much as a vet should probably feel it, I don't think it warrants an hour's drive tonight bc your vet has already seen it. Wouldn't hurt, but probably not necessary. Gums pink and wet? Any temp? Any pain in the area? Didn't read this whole thread, but something about him not pooping. Very normal post abdominal surgery. wouldn't even worry about it til 5+ days post unless he's straining and can't go or throwing up. He has to re-regulate. Weren't his intestines just sliced open? Even after a spay it can take several days. Heck, even messing with Ellie's diet or whatev can stop her from pooping for like 4 days. Wouldn't be too worried. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶