Around Layla's incision is red- is that ok? Layla had her cyst removed on Wednesday- I noticed yesterday and today that is is red around it and slightly swollen- it looks like a sunburn. It does not hurt her when I touch it and there is nothing leaking from the incision. I read online that swelling and redness are part of the healing process but I just wanted to check with my "wealth of knowledge" to make sure that is true :) |
Marci, call and ask the Vet. about this. Without looking at that red swollen area, it would only be a guess that I wouldn't want to take at face value. I'm sure she is probably ok, but why take chances. ;) Hugs to you both, I know how worried you are. |
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How strange. If it were my Vets. office staff, they would have ask the Vet., and the Vet. would have ask me to bring her in for a quick look, and at no charge. Marci, if that area gets any more swollen, I'd take her in. My Papillon, Spicy, had some kind of infection on her back a few weeks ago. I noticed a patch of hair sticking up so I pulled the hair back and there was a drop of puss. I got tissues, cotton balls and peroxide and then squeezed that area to get all the infection out as I could and it didn't hurt her at all. So I guess these infections directly under the skin aren't painful. This is why I would suggest taking her in if the swelling gets any worse. |
1 Attachment(s) I would think that's part of the normal healing process, but I'd call my vet to be sure. Always, remember that little "stripe" of red running from the wound is always a bad sign and could mean blood poisoning. |
Thanks for that Nancy, I didn't know that. btw that is one hairy arm! and that's the underside! LOL Hope Layla is fine. |
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Thanks guys. I will see how it looks tomorrow and if need be bring her by the Emerg Vet to have a look. I am poking at it to see if she cares and she doens't- it isn't warm- just red and slightly swollen. I wish I could remember back to when I have an incision for my galbladder- I'm sure it got red as it was healing but I can't remember- was probably too out of it ;) |
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My aunt is a nurse- she was over for supper and said it looks fine- just to worry if it starts to bleed or something. She said the redness is normal. |
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