An infection can cause a lump to form at the end of a dog's spay scar. If there is an infection, you will find that the incision is red and irritated and also painful. You should also see a thick yellow or green discharge. If you think that your dog's spay incision is infected, ...
Do not allow your dog to lick or mess with the incision site, as this can cause infections. An e-collar may be needed 24/7 during this time. Proper rest and restricting activity during the first couple weeks allows your dog to heal properly after being spayed. Follow up appointments and ...
You will have to bring your dog back in a week or two, so the vet can remove the stitches and check the incision. My dogs, when spayed and neutered, took about more or less 2 weeks before they fully recovered, so you can expect the same with your dog. LISTEN:Podcast on Pros & Co...
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Hello. I have a question about my dog. I think she's experienced some tummy troubles. She has often had those, but was doing so well for the last year on deh...
NOT SPAYED EVER SINCE SHE WAS A PUPPY MORE WHEN EXCITED LICKS HERSELF A LOT WILL HAPPEN RIGHT AFTER SHE COMES IN FROM OUTSIDE LEAVES A TRAIL OF SPOTS AFTER THE LEAK OCCURED Dr. Marie replied:OK, thanks for that great information. The most important information you gave me is that ...
Hello, A couple days ago I noticed a red-pink bump under my dog's right eye. It didn't seem to bother her so I thought she was fine. Yesterday it got...
Dr., We are in a dilemma and don't know what to do. Our pet, BooBoo, our beatiful Peke (about 13 as we found her 8 years ago) had a seizure (we believe i...
Rocky has three very small bumps on the inside of the flap of his ear. They have been there for a week or so. They are not large at all. Two are about the size of a gnat and one is a little smaller than the circumference of a pea. They are not very swollen--just slightly rais...