Which incision change needs a same-day call to the vet?

Yellow, green or cloudy discharge with a bad smell

A little light red fluid in the first hours

Closed skin starting to separate at the incision

A soft, painless pocket of fluid under the skin

Dog Surgery Recovery Quiz

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How long is some redness and swelling at the edges of an incision normal?

Redness that spreads or worsens after two days is not normal.
Which incision change needs a same-day call to the vet?

Odor plus discharge is one of the clearest signs of infection.
What is dehiscence?

It is an emergency, often caused by licking or too much activity.
What is a normal temperature range for a healthy dog?

Above 103 degrees F is a true fever.
How long is it normal for a dog to skip meals and seem groggy after anesthesia?

A dog that gets more tired each day instead of less needs a call.
What is a seroma?

It usually resolves within a couple of weeks.
A lump near the incision that can be pushed back in may be what?

A hernia means the muscle layer has not fully closed.
After a torn ligament repair, by about when should most dogs bear moderate weight on the leg?

A dog that still will not touch the paw down at two weeks needs a check.