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Timba212 · 03-23-2014, 02:44 PM

Maggie was spayed four weeks ago and she still has a small scab on the lower part of the incision... is this normal...has anyone else experienced this with their baby...and is it safe to give her a bath... I'm not sure what to do.. any advice..

megansmomma · 03-23-2014, 03:47 PM

Did she have stitches and has the vet removed them? What did the vet tell you about giving her a bath. As for the scab, is it red, inflamed or infected looking? It's normally after stitches are removed or if the used skin glue about 2 weeks. A small scab would not be an issue as long as it looks clean.

Timba212 · 03-23-2014, 04:07 PM

they used internal stitches. they told me the stitches dissolve on there own. and I wouldn't have to come back to the office.... and its not red at all.. she has never even licked down there once... that was four weeks ago.. so im wondering if I should call the vet tomorrow.. or can I bathe her already

Lovetodream88 · 03-23-2014, 04:30 PM

You might want to check with them. I would not bathe her until it was all healed.

megansmomma · 03-23-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Timba212

they used internal stitches. they told me the stitches dissolve on there own. and I wouldn't have to come back to the office.... and its not red at all.. she has never even licked down there once... that was four weeks ago.. so im wondering if I should call the vet tomorrow.. or can I bathe her already

Its usually 2 weeks but really it's late in the evening so one more day won't hurt. Just give the vet a quick call in the morning

nanahas3 · 03-23-2014, 06:25 PM

Kyra had a small scab for the first 3 weeks. It eventually fell off. The vet said it was fine to go ahead and bathe her, but if you are concerned I would check with the vet who did the spay.

gracielove · 03-24-2014, 05:16 AM

Maybe call your vet's office and ask about it. It doesn't sound like anything very unusual but your vet should be notified about it anyway.

tesa1313 · 04-15-2014, 08:55 AM

My baby is going to be spayed this Thursday morning and I'm so nervous!!!!

joyce evans · 04-15-2014, 09:13 AM

I would do a quick trip to the vet just to be safe. I was told by my vet on my last spay that if the stitches are not fully dissolved within a month to go back. I would want to know what is under that scab.

Balbrt1 · 04-15-2014, 01:32 PM

I worked at a vet's clinic for years I worked in the kennels and assisted the vets. At 4 weeks it should be safe to bathe her. I bet when you o bathe her the scrab will fall off. Like others, if you are are worried call your vet clinic.

docmartin · 04-16-2014, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tesa1313

My baby is going to be spayed this Thursday morning and I'm so nervous!!!!

I'm really struggling with this question and can imagine your feelings. It seems to be risk during surgery v's the risk of long term cancers? Please update and my thoughts will be with you tomorrow...

03-23-2014, 02:44 PM	#1
Timba212 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BKLYN.NY Posts: 328	what are the after affects of spaying Maggie was spayed four weeks ago and she still has a small scab on the lower part of the incision... is this normal...has anyone else experienced this with their baby...and is it safe to give her a bath... I'm not sure what to do.. any advice.. __________________ MoM to TIMBA & MAGGIE

03-23-2014, 03:47 PM	#2
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Did she have stitches and has the vet removed them? What did the vet tell you about giving her a bath. As for the scab, is it red, inflamed or infected looking? It's normally after stitches are removed or if the used skin glue about 2 weeks. A small scab would not be an issue as long as it looks clean. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain Last edited by megansmomma; 03-23-2014 at 03:49 PM.

03-23-2014, 04:07 PM	#3
Timba212 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: BKLYN.NY Posts: 328	they used internal stitches. they told me the stitches dissolve on there own. and I wouldn't have to come back to the office.... and its not red at all.. she has never even licked down there once... that was four weeks ago.. so im wondering if I should call the vet tomorrow.. or can I bathe her already __________________ MoM to TIMBA & MAGGIE

03-23-2014, 04:30 PM	#4
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	You might want to check with them. I would not bathe her until it was all healed. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-23-2014, 06:25 PM	#6
nanahas3 ♥Love My Snuggle Bugs♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 4,290	Kyra had a small scab for the first 3 weeks. It eventually fell off. The vet said it was fine to go ahead and bathe her, but if you are concerned I would check with the vet who did the spay. __________________ *CharleneMama to Laddy and Kyra and Always in our hearts Lolita*

03-24-2014, 05:16 AM	#7
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Maybe call your vet's office and ask about it. It doesn't sound like anything very unusual but your vet should be notified about it anyway.

04-15-2014, 08:55 AM	#8
tesa1313 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Albuquerque, NM USA Posts: 5	My baby is going to be spayed this Thursday morning and I'm so nervous!!!!

04-15-2014, 09:13 AM	#9
joyce evans YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: houston Posts: 1,519	I would do a quick trip to the vet just to be safe. I was told by my vet on my last spay that if the stitches are not fully dissolved within a month to go back. I would want to know what is under that scab. __________________ Hannah's Mom

04-15-2014, 01:32 PM	#10
Balbrt1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: usa Posts: 105	I worked at a vet's clinic for years I worked in the kennels and assisted the vets. At 4 weeks it should be safe to bathe her. I bet when you o bathe her the scrab will fall off. Like others, if you are are worried call your vet clinic.