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Animal Health – General (Expert Forum)
wound care
Answered by
Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A - Small Animals, dogs, cats, C.V.A, Western Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, Acupuncture
American Animal Hospital
Randolph - NJ
This forum is for general pet health questions, such as questions about medications, parasites, vaccines, infectious diseases, breed specific and genetic problems.
wound care
by danni469, Dec 08, 2007 11:34AM
My dog had a large cyst removed from the underside of her tail about a week ago. Two days after the surgery, her stitches had all popped out and I brought her back in. After unsuccessfully trying again to sew her up, I was told that there wasn't enough skin to close the wound and that I should keep her tail bandaged and was given antibiotics and a cleaning solution to dab on it. I kept her tail bandaged the first 3 or 4 days but it seemed like it only made it worse by causing it to bleed and weep. She whined and cried continuously until I would remove it. Is it safe to leave the bandages off, or does the risk of infection outweigh her discomfort?
Doctor's Answer
by Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A, Dec 09, 2007 07:01AM
, Dec 09, 2007 07:01AM
A pressure bandage would help to stop the bleeding and weeping, thus keeping your house clean, and to keep the wound clean and prevent your dog from licking the wound and introducing more bacteria into it from her tongue. If it is no longer weeping than the bandage can probably stay off. Clean it twice per day, and place antibacterial ointment on it several times per day. If your dog is still licking request an E-collar from your vet.
