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Mollysworld · 04-26-2011, 08:02 PM

Molly was fixed today (spaded) and I'm concerned about her licking her incision. Can she hurt it? The vet didnt but a badgage on it. I'm keeping her as still and calm as I can, not an easy task. I also think she has gas because I keep smelling something yucky.Other than that she is doing fine... I'm a new yorkie mom so all this is new to me (not to mention my last dog was a boy )

Farleys · 04-26-2011, 08:10 PM

Yes, she can hurt it by licking. We always send home an e collar with our patients after surgery. It can become very red, sore and infected from licking. So if she is licking, i would put a t shirt or something on her to keep her from getting to the incision.

Mollysworld · 04-26-2011, 08:16 PM

Thank you so much...I didn't have a doggie t-shirt so I used one of my daughters and knoted it at the top. Hopefully this will help and not aggervate her...poor lil thing.

Mollysworld · 04-26-2011, 08:21 PM

She usually sleeps in her kennel at night. Should I have her sleep with me?

Wabbit · 04-26-2011, 08:29 PM

That's up to you....I personally have all my babies in bed with me...but since she's used to sleeping in her kennel....she might prefer it...then again...if you let her in your bed...you may not get her out of it...hehe

KazzyK810 · 04-26-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mollysworld

She usually sleeps in her kennel at night. Should I have her sleep with me?

If she is not used to sleeping with you, I wouldn't chose this time to start it. Your movements in bed may cause her distress or pain. I'd recommend you have her sleep where she is used to being so it doesn't add to her stress at this time.

Hope she is in good spirits and heals well

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-26-2011, 11:09 PM

I would definitely try and keep her from licking her incision site. I do have soft cone collars available if you are interested. Or you could try a onesize. You would put it on backwards so her tail would stick out the snaps.

lol, the problem I had with Maggie after her spay (I hadn't come up with the Kiss-E collar yet) was that she got to the pad to pee before I could take the onesize off. She peed right thru it! lol

princessizzy · 04-27-2011, 06:26 PM

Izzy just ot fixed on Monday and I have her in a Onesies.. Yes like the bay ones... they are AWESOME!!! it's been great, keeps her warm and covers in wound and still lets air through...

Mollysworld · 04-27-2011, 08:44 PM

Thank you everybody... She is doing great...I'm going to try the onesie. Great idea

04-26-2011, 08:02 PM	#1
Mollysworld Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Slidell la Posts: 14	Should I be worrried Molly was fixed today (spaded) and I'm concerned about her licking her incision. Can she hurt it? The vet didnt but a badgage on it. I'm keeping her as still and calm as I can, not an easy task. I also think she has gas because I keep smelling something yucky.Other than that she is doing fine... I'm a new yorkie mom so all this is new to me (not to mention my last dog was a boy )

04-26-2011, 08:29 PM	#5
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	That's up to you....I personally have all my babies in bed with me...but since she's used to sleeping in her kennel....she might prefer it...then again...if you let her in your bed...you may not get her out of it...hehe __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

04-26-2011, 11:09 PM	#7
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I would definitely try and keep her from licking her incision site. I do have soft cone collars available if you are interested. Or you could try a onesize. You would put it on backwards so her tail would stick out the snaps. lol, the problem I had with Maggie after her spay (I hadn't come up with the Kiss-E collar yet) was that she got to the pad to pee before I could take the onesize off. She peed right thru it! lol __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

04-26-2011, 08:10 PM	#2
Farleys No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 551	Yes, she can hurt it by licking. We always send home an e collar with our patients after surgery. It can become very red, sore and infected from licking. So if she is licking, i would put a t shirt or something on her to keep her from getting to the incision.

04-26-2011, 08:16 PM	#3
Mollysworld Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Slidell la Posts: 14	Thank you so much...I didn't have a doggie t-shirt so I used one of my daughters and knoted it at the top. Hopefully this will help and not aggervate her...poor lil thing.

04-26-2011, 08:21 PM	#4
Mollysworld Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Slidell la Posts: 14	She usually sleeps in her kennel at night. Should I have her sleep with me?

04-27-2011, 08:44 PM	#9
Mollysworld Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Slidell la Posts: 14	Thank you everybody... She is doing great...I'm going to try the onesie. Great idea