My puppy's spay incision is open with a razor rash. What to do?

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Hello my puppy ellie got spayed on friday and i was not the one to pick her up so i was unable to speak with them. When she was picked up she was sent home completely unbandaged just had the incision open, had a small cut from the clippers and has razor rash thats really seeming to irritate her. Ive been calling and leaving messages with the vet but nobody has returned my calls yet. Om just wondering what i should do as i feel fairly unimpressed with the service she received after a 290$ bill. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 58 lbs

Steve Popish, DVM · Accepted Answer

So sorry about the problems after your dog's spay. If your dog is licking near or around the incision or at the clipper irritation, then you need to obtain an elizabethan collar or a Donut from your veterinarian or PetCo to help avoid further licking. I would keep in place until you have a chance to reach out to your veterinarian tomorrow, then you might want to drop by and have your dogs incision and skin double checked for any complications and advise as to treatment, if any, Normally animals receive some kind of pain management in the form of oral medication post op for spay operations, so double check that you are giving the medication prescribed or ask for medication when you see your veterinarian. This will help to cut down on licking or chewing. Lastly, there is no harm in applying a small amount of soothing ointment to the skin rash such as Neosporin or hydrocortisone cream a couple of times a day to help reduce the soreness and induce healing of the clipper rash until you can see your veterinarian. Despite you not being able to reach your veterinarian, please follow up with them as soon as you can Monday morning as most clinics want to be sure their animals receiving surgical get support and treatment whenever there is a complication. So e-collar to prevent licking and chewing, soothing ointment, and recheck at your vet clinic as soon as possible. Best of luck, Thanks for the question. Steve Popish, DVM

My puppy's spay incision is open with a razor rash. What to do?

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