| A dog owner's anxiety on bathing a spayed | | | | mishap. |
| puppy can be very well understood by dog-lovers. | | | | There is no glue that is available in store to fix the |
| Questions and concerns flood your mind like: Will | | | | stitches. You can only take the dog to to your |
| the wound break open? Or is the glue used for | | | | vet to get the stitches repaired. In cases when |
| stitches available easily at the store? | | | | stitches have been pulled out, get to your vet as |
| Some are of the opinion that dogs must not be | | | | soon as possible. If left unattended, this could |
| bathed till the stitches dissolve or are removed. In | | | | cause infection and leave the dog groaning in pain. |
| case the stitches get pulled out, keep checking | | | | Also it better to give her bath with just plain |
| the incision. If you find some fluid drip out or if | | | | water for a week and just blot dry the stitches |
| point of incision is open, it is best that you take | | | | and avoid rubbing it. Most find it easiest to wait |
| your dog to the vet as soon as possible. If the | | | | until the stitches heal completely. |
| incision looks dry and is closed, keep a close eye | | | | If your reason for giving your dog a bath is |
| on the point of incision for a week. If it opens and | | | | because of an unpleasant smell, it is better to use |
| fluid begins to leak, rush the dog to the vet right | | | | wipes that are available at pet stores. Just wipe |
| away. You may apply Neosporin on the cut, but | | | | down the dog fur and it will smell fresh. It is |
| take all precautions to keep your hands clean | | | | better to avoid bathing a dog for a few days as |
| while applying. | | | | it could cause infection, so wipe the dog with a |
| It is better that the dog has a halo collar when | | | | damp cloth or sponge leaving the incision area and |
| the wound is tender, as there is very possibility | | | | the belly untouched, make sure to keep the |
| that the dog may pull out the stitches by licking | | | | incision dry. You could also use a bit of baby |
| the wound. The halo collar will act as a shield and | | | | shampoo but don't leave the dog wet as it may |
| prevent the dog from doing so. A responsible | | | | become sick while it heals after surgery. |
| owner will take every precaution to avoid such a | | | | |