WHAT IS THAT EXTRA GREEN INCISION?
This is a tattoo. All female cats, female dogs, and male dogs receive a small green tattoo on the incision line. This permanently identifies animal as sterilized. Tattoos are generally not placed on male cats. Q. SHOULD I BE WORRIED THAT MY DOG/CAT IS LICKING THE INCISION? Yes. This could cause the wound to re-open and become infected. Can you bring them in for us to take a look at them? We are available for rechecks Tuesday-Friday (appointment required). Q. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO KEEP MY PET FROM LICKING HIS INCISION? To prevent licking we recommend an E-collar be worn during the recovery period (licking or biting the incision could cause the wound to re-open and become infected). You may purchase an E-collar for $10.00 at Operation PETS or you can buy one at PetSmart or PETCO. Other products like Lick Guard or Bitter Apple are topical ointments and sprays that have a bitter taste and deter licking and chewing. These may be purchased at Operation PETS, PetSmart, PETCO or Wal-Mart. Q. WHA
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