Cleaning A Dogs Inscision. Spot cleaning, dry bathing, and brushing can all be used to clean your dog after spaying and addresses soiled areas. If the surgical incision is very dirty, you can gently clean the area with cotton and water without soaking the sutures.
Saturate a washcloth with some very warm water. If redness persists, however, or redness and swelling are seen around each suture, tissue is protruding, the wound is draining, or there is a gap between the edges of the incision, contact your veterinarian. No pain or tenderness on the incision site.