{"id":4776,"date":"2022-09-14T03:15:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T03:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T09:11:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T09:11:13","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I do if my dogs neuter is infected?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dogs_neuter_is_infected\" title=\"What do I do if my dogs neuter is infected?\">What do I do if my dogs neuter is infected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_do_you_treat_an_infected_neuter\" title=\"How do you treat an infected neuter?\">How do you treat an infected neuter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_neuter_is_infected\" title=\"How do I know if my dog\u2019s neuter is infected?\">How do I know if my dog\u2019s neuter is infected?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_do_I_clean_my_dogs_neuter_incision\" title=\"How do I clean my dog\u2019s neuter incision?\">How do I clean my dog\u2019s neuter incision?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#What_should_a_healing_neuter_incision_look_like\" title=\"What should a healing neuter incision look like?\">What should a healing neuter incision look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_wound_is_infected_or_healing\" title=\"How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?\">How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_neutering_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for neutering to heal?\">How long does it take for neutering to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#What_does_a_neuter_infection_look_like\" title=\"What does a neuter infection look like?\">What does a neuter infection look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#At_what_age_is_it_too_late_to_neuter_a_dog\" title=\"At what age is it too late to neuter a dog?\">At what age is it too late to neuter a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#Can_I_put_Neosporin_on_my_dog\" title=\"Can I put Neosporin on my dog?\">Can I put Neosporin on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#Can_I_put_anything_on_my_dogs_neuter_incision\" title=\"Can I put anything on my dog\u2019s neuter incision?\">Can I put anything on my dog\u2019s neuter incision?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#Can_I_put_anything_on_my_dogs_neuter_incision-2\" title=\"Can I put anything on my dogs neuter incision?\">Can I put anything on my dogs neuter incision?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_neuter_incision_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dogs neuter incision to heal?\">How long does it take for a dogs neuter incision to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#What_should_a_neuter_incision_look_like_after_a_week\" title=\"What should a neuter incision look like after a week?\">What should a neuter incision look like after a week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_do_you_tell_if_stitches_are_healing_properly\" title=\"How do you tell if stitches are healing properly?\">How do you tell if stitches are healing properly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected\/#How_do_you_know_if_you_ripped_internal_stitches_after_neuter\" title=\"How do you know if you ripped internal stitches after neuter?\">How do you know if you ripped internal stitches after neuter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dogs_neuter_is_infected\"><\/span>What do I do if my dogs neuter is infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If the incision has reopened call the vet immediately. If the wound starts to look or smell infected, also call the vet. The best way to prevent licking is by leaving your dog\u2019s cone on at all times. As mentioned, it\u2019s recommended to use dog puzzles and toys.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-dogs-neuter-incision-is-infected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do you tell if dogs neuter incision is infected?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-an-infected-neuter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_an_infected_neuter\"><\/span>How do you treat an infected neuter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Antibiotics may be necessary, but sometimes simple Epsom salt soaks (applying hot, wet compresses to the area) works just great for many. Ask your vet about this option if the infection is very superficial and mild.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_TIcN1Jvt-4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-know-if-my-dog-s-neuter-is-infected\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dogs_neuter_is_infected\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog\u2019s neuter is infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog spay\/neuter infection symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Redness around the incision site.<\/li>\n<li>Discharge from the incision, particularly if it\u2019s not clear and thin.<\/li>\n<li>A foul smell emanating from the incision.<\/li>\n<li>Opening of the incision where the brightly-colored subcutaneous tissues are exposed (called dehiscence)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-clean-my-dog-s-neuter-incision\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_clean_my_dogs_neuter_incision\"><\/span>How do I clean my dog\u2019s neuter incision?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the incision looks dirty you can gently clean the area with a cotton ball and warm water. Do not use Hydrogen Peroxide. You must not allow your dog or cat to get wet for at least 7 days after surgery. For this reason, bathing is also prohibited for at least one week after surgery.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M1Fx8OyPXfE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-a-healing-neuter-incision-look\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_healing_neuter_incision_look_like\"><\/span>What should a healing neuter incision look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healing surgical site will appear pink, without redness, noticeable swelling, odour or discharge. There may be some scabbing at the site. Some incisions will be closed with visible external sutures or staples while others are closed internally using sutures just under the skin.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-tell-if-a-dog-wound-is-infected\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_wound_is_infected_or_healing\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Streaking \u2013 Red streaks either around or moving away from the wound are potential symptoms of an infection known as lymphangitis. Bad smell \u2013 A pungent odor from either the discharge or the wound itself is another common sign of an infected wound.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-neutering-to-heal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_neutering_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for neutering to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surgical site care.<\/p>\n<p>Most spay\/neuter skin incisions are fully healed within about 10\u201314 days, which coincides with the time that stitches or staples, if any, will need to be removed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-neuter-infection-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_neuter_infection_look_like\"><\/span>What does a neuter infection look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The telltale sign of a spay incision infection is excessive wound weeping. Some discharge is normal after surgery, but anything more than a few drops is cause for concern. Especially if this discharge starts to smell foul, immediate action should be taken. A puffy and swollen wound can also indicate infection.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_TIcN1Jvt-4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"at-what-age-is-it-too-late-to-neuter-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_it_too_late_to_neuter_a_dog\"><\/span>At what age is it too late to neuter a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When You Should Neuter Your Dog<\/p>\n<p>This is an important question to consider because issues can form if this procedure is done too soon or too late. The recommended age to neuter a male dog is between six and nine months. However, some pet owners have this procedure done at four months.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/sites\/default\/files\/age-to-spay-dog.jpg\" alt=\"What Age Should You Spay Your Dog? | PetMD\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-put-neosporin-on-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_Neosporin_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Can I put Neosporin on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that Neosporin is regarded as safe to use on dogs. This means that if your pooch trips and scrapes his elbow, that handy tube of triple antibiotic ointment you have in your bathroom cabinet will do the trick.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-put-anything-on-my-dog-s-neuter-incision\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_anything_on_my_dogs_neuter_incision\"><\/span>Can I put anything on my dog\u2019s neuter incision?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep their surgical incision and stitches dry. Don\u2019t apply any Neosporin or lotions, unless your vet instructs you to. It\u2019s especially important not to use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean the stitches\u2014this will hinder the healing process.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-put-anything-on-my-dogs-neuter-incision\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_put_anything_on_my_dogs_neuter_incision-2\"><\/span>Can I put anything on my dogs neuter incision?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Try not to bathe your dog as keeping the surgical incision and stitches dry is important. Unless instructed by your vet, don\u2019t use any lotions, hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to clean the stitches as this can lengthen the healing process.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1B_i3TYByYs\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dogs-neuter-incision\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_neuter_incision_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dogs neuter incision to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An average incision typically takes 10-14 days to fully heal. This means remaining disciplined as a pet owner and keeping your pet\u2019s e-collar on while limiting her activity levels for at least 2 weeks following the surgery is a must.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-a-neuter-incision-look-like-after\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_neuter_incision_look_like_after_a_week\"><\/span>What should a neuter incision look like after a week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What should the incision look like? The incision should normally be clean and the edges should be touching each other. The skin should be a normal or slightly reddish-pink color. It is not unusual for the incision to become slightly redder during the first few days, as healing begins to take place.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-tell-if-stitches-are-healing-properly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_stitches_are_healing_properly\"><\/span>How do you tell if stitches are healing properly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 Ways to Know the Difference Between Healing and Infected Surgical Wounds<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fluid. Good: It is normal for a surgical wound site to have some fluid come out of the incision area \u2013 this is one of the ways our bodies naturally heal themselves.<\/li>\n<li>Redness.<\/li>\n<li>Raised Skin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LfuCIUAevRo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-you-ripped-internal-stitches\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_you_ripped_internal_stitches_after_neuter\"><\/span>How do you know if you ripped internal stitches after neuter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If an internal layer of sutures ruptures, you may notice a new bump under healthy normal skin or tenderness in that area. If the external incision dehisces, the incision will be open. Dehiscence can allow fat, muscle, and even internal organs to herniate out of their normal positions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do I do if my dogs neuter is infected?How do you treat an infected neuter?How do I know if my dog\u2019s neuter is infected?How do I clean my dog\u2019s neuter incision?What should a healing neuter incision look like?How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?How long does&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194752,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-I-do-if-my-dogs-neuter-is-infected.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4776"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4776"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4776\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194753,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4776\/revisions\/194753"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194752"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}