A 7-month-old poodle has a swollen surgical area 13 days after spay
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2015-12-04

7-month-old female spayed poodle comes back for stitch removal 13 days after spay. A young boy with his nanny comes to Toa Payoh Vets to get the stitch removed. The swelling on the surgical area is small and painful on touch.

This swelling of the operation site is a complication of surgery caused by movement or licking of the dog after spay. I prescribed antibiotics and painkillers.  The swelling should disappear within 10 days.