My dog's neuter incision looks puffy 8 days later. Is the tattoo red?

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It’s been 8 days since Scooby’s neuter this is how the incision looks now, does it still look okay? Also on the area he got his tattoo at the skin looks at bit more red than usual not sure if that’s normal or not? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 55 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

The incision looks a little "puffier" than I'd like. If there hasn't been any drainage from the incision, you can just put an E-collar on him (if he's not already wearing one ) and clean it 1-2 times a day with a plain saline wound wash (available at most pharmacies, usually in a pressurized can to spray). Do not use peroxide or alcohol. If there is any drainage from the incision, please take him to your vet. The area with the tattoo is quite inflamed; again, make sure he's not licking at it. You can apply something like this to the area to help reduce the inflammation: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zymox-hydrocortison-cream If it is painful to him when you touch it, please take him in for a recheck. Thank you for asking PetCoach!

My dog's neuter incision looks puffy 8 days later. Is the tattoo red?

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