Why is my spayed dog's incision bleeding and licking despite cone?

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My dog was spayed Monday (7/23). Caught twice Licking incision, even with cone on. Is now bleeding slightly. Have cone, tube, sleeve on now. How can I make sure she is okay? I have Covid now so I can’t take her in? Top left: amount of blood top right :most recent pic bottom L: this morning bottom R: yesterday vet pic. Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | 35 lbs

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

Hi and thanks for your request. The wound seems fairly dry even though there is some discharge. The margins of it look healthy as well. I guess that the discharge is minimal but if not (from the pic I cannot assess it, then a check up would be required ). Her general status would be very important as well to decide whether she needs to be seen or not; if she is painful, lethargic, inappetent, if she has any vomiting, diarrhoea, then a check up would be ideal. Hope this could help. At the moment there is no need for a check up in my opinion. Licking should be discouraged with any possible means. plasters and soft inflatable collars (donut-like) may be useful.

Why is my spayed dog's incision bleeding and licking despite cone?

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