Skin Reconstruction in Dogs

Skin Reconstruction in Dogs

By: Dr. Cathy Reese

Section: Follow-up

Optimal treatment for your pet requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be critical, especially, if your pet does not rapidly improve. Administer all prescribed medications as directed. Alert your veterinarian if you are experiencing problems treating your pet.

Follow your veterinarian's instructions for wound and bandage care explicitly. Reconstructive surgery can fail if your pet is allowed to do things he shouldn't be doing like running, licking at the stitches and getting the bandage wet.

Have regular follow-up visits with your veterinarian as recommended. Healing is a dynamic process and the course of treatment can change as the wound changes.


 
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