My dog's surgery wound is red and leaking. Is it infected?

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Hi Thier, My dog recently had surgery on her front right leg, for the removal of a soft tissue sarcoma. It's been healing for just over two weeks now but I'm concerned that the wound may be infected. The area look's red to me and I noticed some leakage yesterday though it does seem to look a little better this morning. My family insists the wound look's fine but I'm concerned and would much rather take her to the vet to be certain. Any feedback would be much appreciated. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 years and 7 months old | 43 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The wound looks dry and not swollen. A small amount of discharge (not pus) even clear blood, would be normal. If your dog is otherwise normal, eating and drinking ok and normal activity level and not painful, I would just monitor her at this stage and make sure she does not lick the wound and rest her as much as possible. A buster collar would be helpful in case of any licking.

My dog's surgery wound is red and leaking. Is it infected?

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