My dog had anal gland surgery. Is Dermavet safe with his other meds?

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So my dog had an anal sacculectomy 2 days ago, but his right sutures have opened a lil/bleeding, so I brought him to a dif vet today- They prescribed him Dermavet ointment 2x day (he's on Rimadyl/Clindamcin too) Well I forgot to mention he got a couple injections on his surgery day too "Ceftiofur 50 mg/ml Naxcel Injection + Antiseden 5 mg/mL Injection" I'm just wondering if I should still give him the ointment too? He's gotten diarrhea all over the area too, from some incontinence :/ Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 50 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I’m sorry you are having some issues. The injections that he received on surgery day were an antibiotic dose and a drug to partially reverse some of the sedatives he received. They are metabolized quickly and will not have any effect in his current treatments. The ointment is ok to use and may help to soothe the area , especially if he is also having diarrhea - which can irritate the anal tissue. Keep monitoring the area closely and contact your vet again if the situation gets worse.

My dog had anal gland surgery. Is Dermavet safe with his other meds?

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