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I had my Silky Terrior spayed two days ago. I have noticed a problem. She is so small that unless I essentially choke her putting her cone of shame on she gets loose. I have tried baby onesies and she even finds a way out of them though they are buttoned closed. The Stitching was internal and the wound looks clean however I recently noticed she has been trying to lick at it. Should I be concerned if she continues? Can I clean the wound with antiseptic and put liquid bandage over it? I know the obvious would be to contact my vet, but it is difficult to get a hold of them when it I am able to call. Please respond soon and thank you in advance for your help.
Yes, licking is the last thing you want her to do. They can cause quite a lot of trauma by licking themselves.
The e-collar is of course the best way to go but you can try and just use a large bandage over the incision and then put some bitter apple on that or some Tabasco sauce on it. It has to dry on there to be effective.
The vet carries the bitter apple but so do feed and pet stores. Don't let her lick, keep it covered LIGHTLY to keep her tongue off of the area and use her cone when you are not home with her.
In seven days it will be less of an issue.
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| Comment | Thank you for the very speedy response. I kind of used your advice. I used a gauze pad and self adhesive ace bandage. As well as the bitter apple. It worked out well. | ||
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Jana Connell RVT, CVT
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PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ME: I am NOT a vet and do NOT diagnose diseases. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I will give you suggestions and steer you toward calling your vet for help. You can call the vet's office and talk to the technician there or the vet at times. Don't be afraid to call them! If you have a serious issue with your pet please post it to one of the veterinarians in here- I will tell you the same thing in my answer. IF your pet is injured or in an emergency situation, CALL YOUR VET- Do not wait and post in here. Just call the vet's office and get them in to see the vet right away. Critical treatment time is lost if you seek answers here when you should have your precious pet at the vets!! Don't sit at home waiting for an answer when your pet is critically ill or injured!! I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I DO NOT answer questions about birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS/REPTILES/FROGS/RABBITS/PET BIRDS OF ANY KIND so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I, as well as other experts in here, do NOT do homework questions- that is for YOU to do! Please respect these rules for all of us. Thanks!
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I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a Small Animal Nutritional Consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.
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