My dog's spay incision opened 7 days post-op. Is discharge normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 months and 22 days old | 40.2 lbs
In my previous question I was concerned about her Incision. This is 7 days post op for her spaying surgery and day 1 of not wearing her E-collar and she has opened the incision. The picture with the green scabs is before she had her E-collar taken off. She is also having vaginal discharge.
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Published on October 22nd, 2019
The incision is open, and Aries does need to see a vet. The problem with an open incision is that it get worse, and it can get so bad that it opens all the way into the dog's stomach, and their intestines come out. I have seen this, and it's awful. This is why I said you need to take her into a vet asap to get this checked out. Some vaginal discharge may be normal after a spay surgery but have the vet check it out too.
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Published on October 29th, 2018
She should not have a discharge a week after the spay, however sometimes thisx can happen. This could also be a sign of an infection, or a sign of a UTI. I would take her to your veterinarian for an exam, just in case.
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Published on August 14th, 2019
Dogs can get a vaginitis or a stump pyometra. Generally a dog with a stump pyometra will act sick so this seems less likely at this time. I recommend to keep your veterinarian updated. If the discharge continues beyond another 3 days, antibiotics may be indicated. probiotics may help to maintain a better bacterial flora in Ella's vagina and keeping the hair trimmed short around the vulva will also help. Wiping her after she uses the bathroom with a pet wipe may also help (make sure not to wipe from the rectal area down). I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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