This procedure was to remove a growth on her vulva (Owwie!) as it was getting bigger and waiting would make it a bigger deal, so we raised the money, thanks to Free Animal Doctor and scheduled right away. Thank you FAD for your support all the way!
The procedure was done by Dr. Bliefer at Rose City Vet, who has operated on Mojo before.
😴 Mojo was just put under a sedative, and given a local. She was woozy most of the day but today is her old self.
Now we wait a couple of weeks for the labs results. I’d expected stitches, antibiotics and pain killers but none of that was needed.
The open area after the cyst was removed was closed with a layer of liquid adhesive, creating a seal for the skin to heal underneath. I think the edges were too far apart and stitches would have pulled on the skin, and the stitches could pull out. This is a clever and very clean way of closing the wound. So it almost immediately created a crusty scab.
The first image was taken about 1 yr. ago, then proceeded to enlarge. The 3rd photo shows post-surgery with a great amount of swelling and the liquid adhesive already forming a protective scab.
Before surgery, not having had breakfast, she was rummaging for a snack. Later at home, still loaded, she gave me a very dour gaze!
