My dog's spay incision opened 7 days post-op. Is discharge normal?

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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. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 months and 22 days old | 40.2 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

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.

My dog's spay incision opened 7 days post-op. Is discharge normal?

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