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My dog's surgery drain is bleeding and falling out. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 55 lbs

my dog got surgery 1 *almost 2* days ago and hes bleeding from his tubes/plastic that was left. some is falling out and bleeding. is this normal or should i call my vet and have him go back?

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 6th, 2017

I’m not sure what type of surgery was done, or what types of tubes are left. This makes it hard to answer as well as I would like. However, anytime my clients have ANY concern about a healing surgical patient, then I want to see them and evaluated the incision. If your doctor says it fine then great! If not, then having it checked out early is better than waiting!!! Good luck Bow! I hope he is back to normal soon!

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