My dog licked his incision, it's red. Stitches due, what to do?

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My dog was fixed about 7 days ago, I took the cone off last night he was fine. When I was at work he must have licked it because it's red now. He's supposed to get the stitches out tomorrow what should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 4 years and 1 month old | 60 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

This happens all the time so don't beat yourself up. Put the cone back on immediately. Then gently wipe the incision with a warm, damp cloth and pat dry. Apply neosporin (or other antibiotic ointment) tonight and tomorrow morning, then keep your appointment for tomorrow. The vet may decide to wait to take the stitches out now that there is some inflammation involved. They may also prescribe oral antibiotics if they are worried that Diesel might have infected his incision. Or it may be perfectly fine and they will remove the stitches and you and Diesel will be on your way! Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Diesel!

My dog licked his incision, it's red. Stitches due, what to do?

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