Message Number: SG9658 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Russell Prater
Date: 2004-07-22 03:33:45 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] DIC 3 weeks post-op?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <40FF3599.6C6A51BA@worldnet.att.net>

kbreeden@cfl.rr.com wrote:

> My Harley had emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage on 6/30. A few days ago I > noticed the edges of the incision scar were pale blue, as if slightly bruised. This > evening I noticed most of his belly is now pale blue. It is not a dark bruising, but > does cover most of his belly.

Forget about DIC, what you are seeing is his hair growing back. The dark
hairs are just below the skin and will break through very soon. Sorry
you were worried over nothing but it is a good sign, really.

--
Russ