My dog's surgical wound looks infected after surgery. What to do?

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She had a small bump removed on wednesday & now it looks like this. She did start licking it a bit but now it stays covered with a slight bandage to where she cant get to it. Why does it look like this now? Is it bad? Should I do anything about it? I already have to save to get the bump sent off to be tested. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old | 4 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

It appears that the area where the mass was removed is now infected. I can see a pustule in the third picture. I would recommend taking Precious back to the veterinarian to have the vet start her on an antibiotic and an antibiotic ointment. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog's surgical wound looks infected after surgery. What to do?

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