Pimples on Spay scar

DaxAriel's toy · 07-31-2004, 08:55 PM

My rotti pup Ariel was spayed at the beginning of July. After about 10 days I noticed that a little hole was along the spay scar and a small amount of pus was present. We went back to vet who prescribed antiobotics for 1 week.

Well another week has gone by and the little things are back. They look more like pimples than an infection along the scar. There is very little redness or irritation. There are three of them now.

I am treating the ones that have broken open with Iodine and washing the area with anitbacterial soap.

Has anyone had anything similar?

Global Paw · 07-31-2004, 09:36 PM

well, a similar condition is present in almost all humans, yet only a few have any physical symptoms...This is caused (in humans) by the human papillomavirus...which causes warts on hands, feet, chicken pox, acne, etc...and is even an STD (HPV)...symptoms can include raised mounds on the skin, with pus drainage...it mirrors what you have described pretty well..although I am not aware of the doggie equivolent.

If it is a virus, then anti-biotics will not treat it. Although there is a very good chance that it's just a bacterial infection if it is right after surgery.

I wouldn't worry about it too much...I'm sure it will clear up soon.

DaxAriel's toy · 07-31-2004, 09:44 PM

Thanks for replying... She's my baby and I worry too much.

Global Paw · 07-31-2004, 09:46 PM

I would worry too...but it's all part of the natural healing process. Heck, it could just be her body attempting to create scar tissue. As long as you clean the open sores with something (iodine is best, in my opinion), you shouldn't have to worry unless it gets worse...or does not begin to heal soon.

***Carrie*** · 08-01-2004, 10:00 AM

Pimples are usually caused by the Staphlococcus bacteria. What you're doing sounds fine. If she gets more or they become really pussy or excessive, better call the vet again. Good luck.

Carrie

dogx3 · 08-01-2004, 12:37 PM

When my golden was spayed she also developed these tiny red bumps around her incision, although she did not have any puss. The redness could be just the raw skin, a kind of razor burn. As this area of a dog's body is usually covered in fur it can become irritated when it is shaved for the purpose of spaying. But if it becomes infected or develops opens sores go back to your vet.

Hobokenken · 08-05-2004, 05:27 AM

[My dog had the same when she was spayed. We took her to the vet who said iot was quite normal. It did disappear after a short time (a few months). I would however let your vet check it as well to be sure it's the same.

DaxAriel's toy · 08-05-2004, 07:00 AM

I'm going back to the vet with her today. I don't like the feel of the incision. There are lumps. One of those is the pimple type that is leaking pus - the other is 3x the size and solid to the feel.

She was spayed via laser and has no stitches to be infected.

DaxAriel's toy · 08-05-2004, 10:35 AM

Just got back from vets.. wanted to let everyone know that the 'pimples' where 'infection blisters' the Vet lanced them so they can drain. It could be caused because the sutures didn't dissolve all the way.

07-31-2004, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
DaxAriel's toy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 135 Rep Power: 0	Pimples on Spay scar My rotti pup Ariel was spayed at the beginning of July. After about 10 days I noticed that a little hole was along the spay scar and a small amount of pus was present. We went back to vet who prescribed antiobotics for 1 week. Well another week has gone by and the little things are back. They look more like pimples than an infection along the scar. There is very little redness or irritation. There are three of them now. I am treating the ones that have broken open with Iodine and washing the area with anitbacterial soap. Has anyone had anything similar?

08-01-2004, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,434 Rep Power: 287	Pimples are usually caused by the Staphlococcus bacteria. What you're doing sounds fine. If she gets more or they become really pussy or excessive, better call the vet again. Good luck. Carrie
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08-05-2004, 05:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hobokenken Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 80	[My dog had the same when she was spayed. We took her to the vet who said iot was quite normal. It did disappear after a short time (a few months). I would however let your vet check it as well to be sure it's the same.
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07-31-2004, 09:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Global Paw Information Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 129	well, a similar condition is present in almost all humans, yet only a few have any physical symptoms...This is caused (in humans) by the human papillomavirus...which causes warts on hands, feet, chicken pox, acne, etc...and is even an STD (HPV)...symptoms can include raised mounds on the skin, with pus drainage...it mirrors what you have described pretty well..although I am not aware of the doggie equivolent. If it is a virus, then anti-biotics will not treat it. Although there is a very good chance that it's just a bacterial infection if it is right after surgery. I wouldn't worry about it too much...I'm sure it will clear up soon.

07-31-2004, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
DaxAriel's toy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 135 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for replying... She's my baby and I worry too much.

07-31-2004, 09:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Global Paw Information Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,065 Rep Power: 129	I would worry too...but it's all part of the natural healing process. Heck, it could just be her body attempting to create scar tissue. As long as you clean the open sores with something (iodine is best, in my opinion), you shouldn't have to worry unless it gets worse...or does not begin to heal soon.

08-01-2004, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
dogx3 retriever happy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: home Posts: 180 Rep Power: 84	When my golden was spayed she also developed these tiny red bumps around her incision, although she did not have any puss. The redness could be just the raw skin, a kind of razor burn. As this area of a dog's body is usually covered in fur it can become irritated when it is shaved for the purpose of spaying. But if it becomes infected or develops opens sores go back to your vet.

08-05-2004, 07:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
DaxAriel's toy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 135 Rep Power: 0	I'm going back to the vet with her today. I don't like the feel of the incision. There are lumps. One of those is the pimple type that is leaking pus - the other is 3x the size and solid to the feel. She was spayed via laser and has no stitches to be infected.

08-05-2004, 10:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
DaxAriel's toy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 135 Rep Power: 0	Just got back from vets.. wanted to let everyone know that the 'pimples' where 'infection blisters' the Vet lanced them so they can drain. It could be caused because the sutures didn't dissolve all the way.

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