My dog just had surgery. Can his stitches get wet in rain or snow?

The incision looks ok at this point but water can potentially introduce infection into the incision. Miley should be confined and leash walked only for at least 10 days after surgery. No jumping, no swimming, no running off leash. Monitor the incision for redness, swelling or discharge and let her vet know if you notice any of this.

I love that you have a deaf and blind dog! Some people may not want an animal with those disabilities, but they can be such great dogs. And this is a great question. It's not ideal that the incisions come into contact with wet pavement. The incisions should stay as dry as possible while healing. You can put a water proof bandage over them when you take him outside to protect them. I wool not wipe them down with a dog wipe, as that will make them wet again. Covering them is the best option :-)

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Molly. No, you do not want to bathe her while her stitches are still in as her skin is not completely healed yet. I usually recommend waiting about 24-48 hours after the stitches have been removed. If she has soiled her suture site, then spot clean the area with a damp cloth. I hope this information helps!

I would not recommend cleaning the incision. You can take a dry towel and gently spat dry the incision. I would monitor Snoopys incision for any discharge , swelling or smell. If this occurs I would recommend taking Snoopy into the vet to have the incision re checked. Hope that helps

Hi there! Yes, you can certainly use a warm washcloth or cotton ball to gently clean the incisions as often as needed if there is any oozing or drainage. They should heal up within the next 10-14 days :)

Without seeing the wound I could not recommend using wet to dry. As I'm sure you are aware wet to dry causes a lot if wound debridement which could actually upset the wound bed depending on its nature. If the wound was sutures I imagine it is quite deep, it would likely be best to return to the vet who operated as the wound may need a revisions surgery or a drain placed. There is also a chance it could become infected.

The stitches have to be kept dry, so no Cleo cannot have a bath. She should not be allowed to roll around it the mud while she is healing, so I would keep her indoors until it's time for the stitches to come out. Try to remove the mud with a soft wash cloth.