I got a puppy for my birthday on July 26th. She had recently been spayed and up to date on vacs. I took her to the vet for her checkup the next day. Vet checked out her stiches and said, "Looks good." Ok no big deal. Its been like almost 3 weeks, and tonight all of a sudden we noticed a red blister over where the scar is. I am freaking OUT! I don't think I can get her into the vet until friday! Has anyone else expirienced this? And is there any doggy remedies for infection that I can give her? I am so scared that its going to get worse!
2006-08-13 18:43:52 · 14 answers · asked by #3 Due December 25th!! 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
put a triple antibiotic on it and don't let it lick it....it should get better within a few days but do go see your vet asap
2006-08-13 18:49:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
CAlm dowm- you are probably seeing red scar tissue not a blister or wound. Just to be safe get some neoporin or quivenlt antibotic cream and place this on your finger and turn the puppy over and cover the red area witha liberal amount. If possible cover with a band aid to keep the puppy from licking the spot. If it is a wound you don't want him to lick it at all, this tends to make it worse. Check the spot every 6 hours and change bandage. If after 24 hours you see no improvement at all you can continue for another 24 hours, If however it gets larger or loos worse call your vet asap most have 24 hr answering service and expect emergency calls whenever and whereever. Worse case is an infection and the vet will give you a script for some anitbiotics. He should be just fine in a few days.
2006-08-13 18:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by Answerkeeper 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First off--call the vet and tell them that it is an emergency to have the dog brought in ASAP. 2nd, you can put TEA TREE OIL on the blister, and that should help a little until vet checks it out. Sometimes the stitches are too tight and that's what the blister could be from. My pup got spayed 2 months ago and her stitches healed up perfectly. Justmake sure your pup isn't jumping around and running up and down steps too much--this could have caused the blister as well-you're in my prayers--everything will be fine!
2006-08-13 19:00:57 · answer #3 · answered by Got Jesus? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This happened to my cat when she had stitches before. It just needs to be drained (you will have to go to the vet for this) and then your puppy will probably have to go on an antibiotic. I would call your vet tomorrow and see if you can set up an emergency session. Good luck!!
2006-08-13 18:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call your vet to see of you can pick up an ointment or spray for it..Blisters are common on surgical sites. Neosporin will do for tonight.
2006-08-13 18:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Phone the vet and ask his advice. Even if you can't get there, he can tell you what you should do in the meantime.
2006-08-14 03:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry i don't know.
definitly should get it to a vet, and if you can't get it there unitl Friday then at least call the vet ASAP so you know if this is normal or if you really do need to get it to the vet soon orrr maybe you can get instructions on what to do!
hang in there!
2006-08-13 18:49:50 · answer #7 · answered by allaysownx3 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Like the first person said, put something on it for tonight and have her checked tomorrow. It is probably not too bad.
2006-08-13 18:51:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call your vet first thing in the morning.
2006-08-13 18:49:19 · answer #9 · answered by Norton N 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think you should see a vet ASAP!!! if you cant get her in till friday you should just watch it till you can and if something really bad happens then take her in as an emergency!!!
2006-08-13 19:03:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋