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Published on: August 18, 2021 • By: Tiv · In Forum: Dogs
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Tiv
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August 18, 2021 at 04:29am
My dog was neutered about 48 hours ago. I saw some oozing yesterday at alive 36 hours.. Is that normal? Here is a pic. Please tell me if it looks ok :(   20210818_082606  
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Tiv
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August 18, 2021 at 04:30am
Attaching closer up picture. 20210818_082606
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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August 18, 2021 at 09:05am
Hello!   This may be a complication called a haematoma which although not normal and rather sore, is a relatively common complication of a castration.   It happens when a blood vessel continues to bleed and the scrotum fills up with blood, causing dramatic bruising.  The bleeding is often well contained because after filling the sac it may have nowhere else to go.  There may also be additional thickening of the scrotum. You should keep the patient calm and relatively still (ie not running or jumping) and call your vet now for advice.  If your dog is otherwise okay, they might check the wound and prescribe some safe, appropriate pain relief (human pain meds aren't safe, so never give pain meds at home) and stop the area being licked.  However, in extremis, clotting problems can show themselves this way at this time, so depending on the location in the world / situation,  the vet may also decide to run more tests. Do let us know how you get on!
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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August 18, 2021 at 09:07am
To put your mind at rest, I've seen a fair number of these and most of them are fine;. Sore for a few days and then go down slowly.  But it's important to talk to your vet.
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August 19, 2021 at 12:06pm
Thanks a bunch for your reply!!! :) I did take him to the vet. They said it's ok and he'll be fine. I was worried :)
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