Fixing Scar Healing Unevenly - YorkieTalk.com Forums

jacksonsmom93 · 01-27-2013, 10:40 AM

Hi -

My puppy Jackson was recently (Thursday, Jan. 24th) fixed, and I have noticed that the incision is healing irregularly, and its swollen more at the base than the tip - just wondering if this is normal or if I should schedule a follow up with the vet - thanks!!

jacksonsmom93 · 01-27-2013, 10:42 AM

trying again

yorkietalkjilly · 01-27-2013, 10:43 AM

If you haven't already, I would call him and ask so he can ask you the nature and such of the swelling, gather some info he needs to try to evaluate if there is a bit of infection or something.

EmeraldRuby · 01-27-2013, 11:26 AM

Hi! The red edges are tell tale of infection. You might want to follow up with your veterinarian. Are there stitches on the incision or is it that I cannot see them?
If he has a bit of an infection, your little guy may need to be placed on sulfa antibiotics, and/or the vet may have to go back and clean out the wound. Red edges are normal following surgery, but the wound should start to heal on its own and without any infection if it was properly cleansed pre and post op. If your not able to get to a vet immediately you can put antibiotic ointment like Neosporin around the EDGES of the wound. Make sure to use a fresh q-tip and never touch it to the bottle to avoid contamination.

If you are worried about scarring following a follow up with your veterinarian, try Silver Lining Herbs Power Dust for dogs. I own and train horses and this stuff is nothing short of amazing when scarring needs to be avoided. In the case of a neuter though, a scar that may form would probably be concealed by the fur once it grows back.
Best of luck!

Connie · 01-27-2013, 11:30 AM

I've only got girls, but their spay incisions have never looked like that. I think you should take him back to the vet. Looks like there could be an infection.

yorkietalkjilly · 01-27-2013, 11:33 AM

Oh, yes. I didn't get to see that picture before I posted. I'd want the vet to look at that. I'm of the better-safe-than-sorry-and-get-them-to-the-vet-first type.

jacksonsmom93 · 01-27-2013, 01:46 PM

Update! Visited the vet who gave us antibiotics and anti inflammatories. Thanks everyone for your advice

Better safe than sorry

MandiesMom · 01-27-2013, 02:47 PM

Great news that you got him to the vet and got some meds. Should help a lot!

yorkietalkjilly · 01-27-2013, 02:49 PM

Good for you. Could might have blossomed into something w/out the antibiotics. Glad you got the little guy in.

Verbena · 01-27-2013, 03:37 PM

Glad the hear that he has the meds to make him better

chestermama · 01-27-2013, 04:06 PM

I would call your vet

01-27-2013, 10:40 AM	#1
jacksonsmom93 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10	Fixing Scar Healing Unevenly Hi - My puppy Jackson was recently (Thursday, Jan. 24th) fixed, and I have noticed that the incision is healing irregularly, and its swollen more at the base than the tip - just wondering if this is normal or if I should schedule a follow up with the vet - thanks!!

01-27-2013, 10:43 AM	#3
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	If you haven't already, I would call him and ask so he can ask you the nature and such of the swelling, gather some info he needs to try to evaluate if there is a bit of infection or something. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

01-27-2013, 11:30 AM	#5
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	I've only got girls, but their spay incisions have never looked like that. I think you should take him back to the vet. Looks like there could be an infection. __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

01-27-2013, 11:33 AM	#6
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Oh, yes. I didn't get to see that picture before I posted. I'd want the vet to look at that. I'm of the better-safe-than-sorry-and-get-them-to-the-vet-first type. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

01-27-2013, 02:47 PM	#8
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Great news that you got him to the vet and got some meds. Should help a lot! __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

01-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
EmeraldRuby YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States Posts: 4	Hi! The red edges are tell tale of infection. You might want to follow up with your veterinarian. Are there stitches on the incision or is it that I cannot see them? If he has a bit of an infection, your little guy may need to be placed on sulfa antibiotics, and/or the vet may have to go back and clean out the wound. Red edges are normal following surgery, but the wound should start to heal on its own and without any infection if it was properly cleansed pre and post op. If your not able to get to a vet immediately you can put antibiotic ointment like Neosporin around the EDGES of the wound. Make sure to use a fresh q-tip and never touch it to the bottle to avoid contamination. If you are worried about scarring following a follow up with your veterinarian, try Silver Lining Herbs Power Dust for dogs. I own and train horses and this stuff is nothing short of amazing when scarring needs to be avoided. In the case of a neuter though, a scar that may form would probably be concealed by the fur once it grows back. Best of luck!

01-27-2013, 01:46 PM	#7
jacksonsmom93 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10	Update! Visited the vet who gave us antibiotics and anti inflammatories. Thanks everyone for your advice Better safe than sorry

01-27-2013, 02:49 PM	#9
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Good for you. Could might have blossomed into something w/out the antibiotics. Glad you got the little guy in. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

01-27-2013, 03:37 PM	#10
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Glad the hear that he has the meds to make him better __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-27-2013, 04:06 PM	#11
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	I would call your vet