Guest MR1019 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I've had my grey for three weeks now and today I noticed a red bump almost like a big zit right where her incision site was from where she got spayed five weeks ago. She isn't licking it or even acts like she knows its there but I'm worried its going to rip open or something. Anybody have any ideas what could be going on and if I need to take her in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Did the vet use normal sutures or the dissolving kind? When I had Diego neutered, one of the dissolving stitches lingered for several weeks after his surgery. Is it oozing? Can you post a picture? Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 George had a bump like you describe after he was neutered. I don't know how long it took, but it disappeared. If the bump isn't bothering her, of there are no signs of infection, I wouldn't worry about it. I am a firm believer that ALL newly adopted dogs should go to the vet with their new owner within the first couple of weeks anyway, if for no other reason that to introduce the dog to your vet when it ISN"T sick, so if you decide to do that, just remember to ask about it! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MR1019 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 As far as what type of sutures were used I'm not sure but it's odd because everything appeared well healed up until today when I noticed the bump. I looked up her record and she was spayed 8/12/12. I'm going to schedule an appointment soon to meet the vet and I can ask about it then. Ill post a pic when I get home today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Sounds like she's "spitting a stitch". It's a suture that's working it's way out--your vet may have to remove it. No biggie :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 if it's at the head of the incision it is probably the knot from the internal, dissolvable stitches. Mousie took her knot out herself by licking it until she slipped it out. It healed within two days after that. It's not uncommon for the knot to cause irritation and not dissolve like it's supposed to Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My foster is dealing with this right now. My friend who is a vet tec said it was a reaction to one of the internal sutures. Told me to keep area clean and it most likely will resolve it self. If not they may have to remove the suture ( said it was common) Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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