Dog spay incision red, diarrhea, and lethargic after pyometra surgery?

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You Hello my 11yr old bitch has just had an ovariohysterectemy for a pyometra infection, that was on Tuesday it’s now Saturday and there’s been some reddening of the wound (I have pictures) she had a bout of diarrhoea the once last night and seems a bit down Now. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 12 years and 4 months old | 37.7 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

The surgical site looks fabulous, no evidence of any sort of reaction, inflammation, or infection in that area. Based on those pictures, if Miracle is still having issues I do not believe the surgical incision is responsible for it. Once bout of diarrhea is not really something to read into unless it is followed up by a few more. I would keep a close eye on her behaviors and demeanor. If she continues to be out of sorts or has a spike in any inappropriate symptom, get her into the vet that performed the surgery for a follow-up visit. Things you can do at home to assess health would include taking Miracle's rectal temperature (anything over 102.5 is considered a fever), pulling up on some of the skin to see if it quickly returns to the body to check for hydration, and checking the pinkness / moistness of the gum lining. This is a indicator of perfusion and hydration. Hope this all makes sense.

Dog spay incision red, diarrhea, and lethargic after pyometra surgery?

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