Peroxide on Dog Stitches??

[JabbaJawz]

The dog was spayed on Thursday morning and her incision has looked great ever since. However, tonight I noticed that it's a slight bit red and a hair swollen. I'm not overly concerned since she's going to the vet at 11:30am tomorrow anyway, so I can certainly have them take a look at it then. I was just curious if it's safe to put a bit of peroxide on it to clean it up if necessary.

 

[Kain99]

I think so PF.... When my Dog Kitty was bitten by the Black snake the Vet told us to irrigate the bite with Peroxide before bringing her in.

 

[cattitude]

Be careful using peroxide and letting her lick the wound. It's like Ipecac for dogs. It causes them to vomit. I'd use neosporin. If a dog eats something they shouldn't you can use peroxide to induce vomiting.

 

[Kain99]

Originally posted by cattitude
Be careful using peroxide and letting her lick the wound. It's like Ipecac for dogs. It causes them to vomit. I'd use neosporin. If a dog eats something they shouldn't you can use peroxide to induce vomiting.

I think that's only when given orally.... Not sure about the licking - just know Three Notch recommended it.

 

[cattitude]

Originally posted by Kain99
I think that's only when given orally.... Not sure about the licking - just know Three Notch recommended it.

Yes, but it doesn't take much. Besides I thought anything dealing with licking was usually of the oral nature. :shrug:

 

[Kain99]

Originally posted by cattitude
Yes, but it doesn't take much. Besides I thought anything dealing with licking was usually of the oral nature. :shrug:

Right but if you research Hydrogen peroxide / Dogs it states pretty clearly that they won't take it orally without some pretty major forcing.

Just trying to help a sister... Don't need a stupid azz war over nothing k?

 

[Sharon]

Originally posted by Kain99
Just trying to help a sister...

Remember... Pixie said you weren't qualified to give advice.