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Sent to Pet Experts July 12 2006 at 4:51 PM
   

Is it normal for a one week post op female hyst op site to bulge out?

 

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Age: <1; Female; Breed: Belgian shepherd/Chow Mix

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nothing, just noticed tonight & since I'm a nurse, but very ignorant of animal medical care, I wondered if I should be concerned(hematoma?) or maybe it's part of the normal post op course? /p>

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July 12 2006 at 5:06 PM (14 minutes and 16 seconds later)
         
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Is it the whole incision area or just a part of the area?

Is there any drainage?

Is the area warm to the touch?



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July 12 2006 at 5:10 PM (4 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
Reply to Gina's Post: No drainage, no warmth, but does seem to be the entire incision site. It is very soft ( on palpation), a bit larger than egg sized.
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July 12 2006 at 5:17 PM (6 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Tomorrow morning, please give your vet a call regarding this as she may have some infection build up at the site. Some swelling is normal, but that seems a bit large. If you have access to an emergency vet, you might consider giving them a call as she will need to be treated with antibiotics if this is an infection. You can also put a warm compress on the area to try to reduce the swelling. Good luck and let me know how she is doing. :)

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