Is my dog's mast cell tumor incision swelling normal after surgery?

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My dog had a mast cell tumor removed from her hind leg four days ago. There is no weeping or bright redness in the incision area, but looks slightly swollen. I can’t tell if this is concerning or not. Not painful, it seems. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 10 years and 1 month old | 50 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's hard to tell from the photo, but some redness and swelling can occur as the body brings cells to repair the wound and surrounding tissue. You can use a clean warm washcloth compress a few times a day to help keep the area free of debris and reduce swelling of the area. An Elizabethan (cone) collar is also a good idea to keep it from being licked or chewed on. If it does begin to weep, the swelling or redness spreads, the incision opens up, or it is painful or bothersome to Delilah, then a checkup with your vet ASAP is best to rule out more serious issues.

Is my dog's mast cell tumor incision swelling normal after surgery?

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