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Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Over the past 2 hours, Lilly has developed a huge red bruise-y looking under her spay incision.
Could she be bleeding from the inside? Is this bruising normal to show up 2 days after the fact???? Should we call the e-vet???
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Posted 1/13/08 10:17 PM  |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
I don't think that can be good V, I'd call the e-vet ASAP as it looks like an infection to me.
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| Posted 1/13/08 10:20 PM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
If I remember correctly, Misty did the same thing a couple days after her spay...but I'm neurotic and called the Emergency Vet - they looked at her and said it was nothing which made me feel better......
Soooo, if it were me - I'd call just to be sure or at the very least call your regular vet and leave a message.
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| Posted 1/13/08 10:23 PM |
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Ok - I just called my vet (they have 24 hour coverage there) and they said that it sounds like just a contusion and to monitor it for any unusual swelling.
I love how I come here first before actually calling the veterinary professional 
I'm scr*wed when I have actual children. 
Thanks for the responses ladies! 
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| Posted 1/13/08 10:26 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
It does look like a bruise. My girl dog developed something similar but buldging, called a seroma.
I would still take her to the vet asap to have them look at it. I did that and it eased my mind.
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| Posted 1/13/08 11:07 PM |
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LifeIsGreat
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
ALWAYS call the vet or doctor first in any medical situation>
Based on the photo the dog may have licked the incision
were you given an e collar?
if so put it on the dog to prevent further irritation>
if you notice leakage or bleeding< swelling take the dog to the vet
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| Posted 1/13/08 11:56 PM |
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Posted by LifeIsGreat
ALWAYS call the vet or doctor first in any medical situation>
Based on the photo the dog may have licked the incision
were you given an e collar?
if so put it on the dog to prevent further irritation>
if you notice leakage or bleeding< swelling take the dog to the vet
Thanks - she did not lick the incision. She has been wearing an e-collar since she came home and has not been out of our sight for a second. I called the vet and they said it was most likely a bruise and to monitor it for any change.
It's gotten lighter since last night.
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| Posted 1/14/08 8:07 AM |
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chikita315
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
I'm glad to hear it's looking better!
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| Posted 1/14/08 9:26 AM |
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IluvBo
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
it's just a bruise. the same thing happened to our nicky 3 weeks ago. vet said just keep an eye out and it should be fine and he was! he's now in PERFECT health. don't freak, it's ok!
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| Posted 1/14/08 9:48 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Has she been jumping? I know this was a concern with my Chinese Crested when she was fixed. They have very similar skin on their stomachs.
Hope she is feeling better
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| Posted 1/14/08 10:56 AM |
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LifeIsGreat
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
That is good, as long as no bleeding or leakage she will be fine.
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| Posted 1/14/08 10:34 PM |
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karacg
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Aw poor girl - hope she is better and better!!
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| Posted 1/14/08 10:53 PM |
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
oooh, i would call the vet. I hope shes okay.
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| Posted 1/15/08 1:22 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Update?
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| Posted 1/15/08 1:31 PM |
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shiv
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Chip had something similar- it turned purple and began to swell within a week after the surgery. I took him in and the vet gave him a cortison shot and meds and it looks alot better now. but he continues to rub it on the floor and lick it so i think it's getting infected again. Chips' lookeed alot worse, if it gets worse bring her in.
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| Posted 1/15/08 1:52 PM |
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Posted by Jennie0898
Update?
The bright red color has faded A LOT and she doesn't seem to be in any pain in that area. I took her e-collar off for some good snuggle time last night and she didn't even make a move towards that area  I'm pretty sure it was just residual bruising from the surgery.
However, she is not eating right yet and threw up some mucous/water this morning (see my thread on refusing food) 
I just want her back to how she was before the surgery. I know it's going to take time, but I'm impatienttttttttttt!!! 
Thanks again, ladies!
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| Posted 1/15/08 2:00 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
I just saw this - Poor baby! Abby had some swelling around the incision - we brought her to the vet and they said it was normal. I guess these weird things occur after surgery.
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| Posted 1/15/08 6:41 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
Any updates?
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| Posted 1/17/08 9:31 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Please help - what can this be?? (warning, graphic pic)
In another day or two, she will surely be much better.
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