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I did have an allergic reaction to the. I had laparoscopic surgery six days ago and have had a rash ever since.
In extreme cases one could develop fever.
Rash on tummy after spay procedure. My Online Vet Response for Dog Belly Rash after being spayed. Carol Jean Tillman Hi Jordan From the photo it appears to be a superficial pyoderma or mild dermatitis. This is not uncommon after a stress to the system such as a major surgery.
I work at a high volume spayneuter clinic and have seen these rashes with some regularity. Its probably a bit of a skin infection from the clipper or something like clipper burn which isnt actually a burn but more like rug burn from the clipper. Post-surgical rash may be caused by drugs or exposure to substances used before during or after surgery.
Twenty percent or more of people may have a rash after surgery. A seroma is an accumulation of fluid which is called serum within a pocket of tissue under the skin. A seroma appears as swelling at the surgical site and this can occur during the recuperation period that follows any surgical procedure.
In the case of a spay procedure the lump will appear around the incision line on your dogs abdomen. A lump on a dogs belly after spay surgery is not uncommon but many dog owners may find its presence alarming. To better understand the etiology of this lump seroma it helps to gain a better understanding on ideal spay incisions and what they look like along with the importance of keeping dogs quiet after being spayed.
Rash After Hip Fracture Surgery by. Anonymous On vacation I fractured my hip and had surgery. I developed a rash that started under my breasts.
My doctor says it is a fungal infection likely caused by antibiotics. Five weeks later it is still there and spreading - under my arms around toward my back and now on tummy. Typically the possible issues that could happen after the surgery include infection spay incontinence opening an incision seromas and hernia.
A few things could cause a rash after surgery. Allergic reaction to medication and anesthesia hypersensitivity to the skin prep solution sensitivity to the adhesive on the surgical drape or reaction to the surgical dressings. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy 3 days ago and have noticed a rash near the incisionsnot directly on the incisions.
Also there is a similar rash under my breasts and along my c-section scar from 25 years ago. I used to have severe problems with hives many years ago but have not had the problem lately. To care for your dog after spaying feed her a light meal on the first evening just in case shes feeling nauseous from the anesthetic.
Next try to stay with your dog for the first 24 hours after the surgery so you can keep an eye on her. Then get a cone collar to prevent her from licking her surgery wound since this can interfere with healing. Next comes the closure of connective tissue and fat between the body wall and skin.
The skin closure is the final layer and may be done in a way you cannot even see the stitches tissue glue may be used to help close the skin here. However the sutures still need to be secured in place. Vets do this by tying a knot.
This type of procedure is also known as a tummy tuck and it helps give the appearance of a flat smooth stomach. You will not lose weight from it but you can get rid of any excess skin after weight loss or perhaps eliminate the stomach pooch that comes with pregnancy. During this procedure large blood vessels must be closed off with stitches.
On the belly stitches may be absorbable or buried under the skin with no removal necessary. Stitches may also be placed in the skin to close the belly and these will require removal. If skin stitches are to be removed by your vet this will happen 10-14 days after surgery.
From the photo you posted it appears to be a rash most likely from the surgical tape that was used contact dermatitis. The incision itself looks good. You can try a OTC steroid cream to help with the itching and it should clear up soon.
I had laparoscopic surgery six days ago and have had a rash ever since. It started on my upper abdomen the first day I came home from the hospital. I did have an allergic reaction to the.
How to care for a dog after spaying. Your vet will of course advise you on any specific post-op treatment and handling. The most important aspects of post-op care are.
Restricting your dogs movements so she doesnt open up the stitches or jiggle her insides around too much and protecting the wound. If a dog is too active after the surgery she can tear the stitches in her abdominal wall. This can result in an acute hernia that may need to be corrected with a second surgery.
If your dog does develop a hernia after her spay surgery you may notice a soft lump on her abdomen that gradually changes in both size and shape. Symptoms of a Belly Rash on a Dog. Symptoms of a belly rash can run the gamut depending on whats causing the rash in the first place and whether or not there is some kind of underlying health issue related to the rash.
Some of those symptoms may include. It occurs due to the immune system overreacting to the substance. A localized rash after surgery is likely to occur near the site of the incision.
A seroma or an incision lump that occurs after spaying. Red angry oozing bumps. If you notice that the bumps around your dogs incision cut are red and if they are oozing a fluid contact your vet immediately.
This can happen at any time actually not only right after the surgery. Even after several months there might be changes happening to the cut. Commonly Reported Complications After Tummy Tuck.
The following are some of the complications that patients report after a tummy tuck surgery. Increased pressure in the abdomen. Low blood pressure breathing issues abdominal distension and decreased urination.
The Rash Problem. Sheila was a four-year-old spayed orange-black -and-white short-haired cat with a nasty red bumpy rash on her stomach. This painful rash appeared spontaneously not as a result of licking.
Sheila also had tiny red bumps lining the edges of both her ears. She licked her belly throughout most of the night and had barbered the. Stomach bumps may be because of heat rash ingrown hair chicken pox bacterial or viral infection.
These may then develop to become itchy. In extreme cases one could develop fever. The discomfort could also heighten with the bumps becoming painful.
Depending on what the cause of the red bumps is the bumps may last for a while.