spay incision healing

[katdog5911]

Stella was spayed 4 days ago. I was wondering how to tell if it is healing correctly. The middle looks good but the ends are kind of crusty or scabby looking. Is that normal? Also, how to keep her from her usual running, jumping etc etc.....it has been a loooong 4 days.

[KZoppa]

Can you post a picture?

as far as keeping her calm, you may have to resort to crating her with an appropraite chew and taking her out on leash for potty breaks. Bout all you can do really. They'll drive you crazy as much as possible when they say they're ready to go but arent "cleared" yet for too much activity.

[PaddyD]

That is great advice.
Especially the part about them driving you crazy. You have to hold the line on safety because the alternative can be painful to your dog and expensive for you.

[katdog5911]

how do i post a picture?

[PaddyD]

Below the message box. Click on Go Advanced
Then select the paper clip
and find your photo
Then click on upload in the management box
then click on the paper clip again to select your photo(s)

[KZoppa]

Originally Posted by PaddyD

That is great advice.
Especially the part about them driving you crazy. You have to hold the line on safety because the alternative can be painful to your dog and expensive for you.

yup! you'd be amazed at how expensive it can be to treat the incision even just being pulled open a little bit. They'd have to go back in, clean her out and suture her back up, which depending on the vet, can end up costing you twice what it cost to spay her in the first place or more. Nobody will be happy but restricting activity until the vet checks her out and says she's good or usually about 10-14 days they can resume activity and build back up to being crazy and wacky without concerns.

[katdog5911]

i am trying to post picture but am obviously not getting it.....

[PaddyD]

Originally Posted by KZoppa

yup! you'd be amazed at how expensive it can be to treat the incision even just being pulled open a little bit. They'd have to go back in, clean her out and suture her back up, which depending on the vet, can end up costing you twice what it cost to spay her in the first place or more. Nobody will be happy but restricting activity until the vet checks her out and says she's good or usually about 10-14 days they can resume activity and build back up to being crazy and wacky without concerns.

Abby's 'rework' cost $2500.
amazing

[katdog5911]

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[katdog5911]

ok....this was it yesterday. It looks a bit better today.