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Sent to Pet Experts April 29 2006 at 4:32 AM
   

my female pit bull terrier mix was spayed about 3 weeks ago, the stitches are partially disolving & that area which the stitches are dissolving is swollen & slightly pink but not oozing. do i need to take her to a vet or is there something i can apply to reduce the swelling?

 

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Age: <1; Female; Breed: pit bull terrier mix

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April 29 2006 at 4:41 AM (8 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
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As long as its not oozing, a minor pink color is ok. You can safely put some neosporin on the area, deter her from licking at it, and if needed you can apply a cool compress..not ice..just a cool washcloth. If it turns red, major swelling, feels hot to the touch or does start to have discharge, then a vet visit is in order. Kudos to your for having her spayed :)

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