My dog's chin is raw and oozing pus after neuter. What should I do?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It does look like it may be infected. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They can flush it and clean it well and start him on antibiotics. He will get better on the right therapy. They can also examine him for possible causes of vomiting such as gastroenteritis and perhaps start him on something for nausea. Have a good night!

By licking the incision your dog licked bacteria into it and now there is an infection. You should take Bentley back to the vet for a recheck. He will likely need prescription antibiotics and a bigger e-collar.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Panda. I would monitor this closely. Signs of infection include redness, swelling, pain, discharge, and loss of function so if you notice this getting worse or other signs develop, take him back to have him re-evaluated. You can use some topical Neosporin or similar antibiotic ointment on the incision. Just make sure if doesn't contain hydrocortisone or a steroid. Good luck

It is common for that area to swell after the neuter, but it should be almost healed after 10 days. If it's starting to bleed, then the wound must not have healed properly. The pimple-like thing may be a piece of suture or possibly some tissue from inside the incision site. The shelters are usually really good at making sure everything is OK before they are adopted and usually offer for free veterinary consultation a couple of weeks after adoption. I would call and ask for an appointment with the vet. It's possible that the wound may need to be sutured closed again or he needs some further treatment. For now, you can just keep the wound clean by flushing with warm water for five minutes twice a day. This will help keep it from getting infected. I hope that helps and Qausar gets better soon. Also, good on you for adopting a dog rather than buying...always happy to see this.

That does look a bit concerning with the blood, and if Agno is hunching or acting painful (with the quick steps and then sitting), I'd worry that it is bothering him. I would use a warm washcloth compress for 10-15 minutes to help reduce any pain or swelling and also to clean up the area gently so you can see if there is extra discharge or swelling. If this causes him pain, there is discharge that is discolored, green, or yellow, or the site is opening back up again, a trip to the vet is best to treat any infection and make sure the surgery site is healing properly. Until you can get to the vet, strict kennel rest (leashed walks only) is best to help reduce pain and prevent any open wounds from tearing further.

You need to take Chelsea into the vet. If there is pus, it means that it is infected, and she will need antibiotics to treat it. Please do not put anymore peroxide on it, it actually damages tissues and interrupts the healing process. The vet can prescribe oral antibiotics to treat the infection.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Thor. Thank you for providing a picture, it's really helpful! That looks like there is pus and the incision is open. It does look infected. I'd take him into a vet immediately to get this treated. Best of luck.