Is a red bump on my dog's spay incision normal after 9 days?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 3rd, 2017

  Thank you for providing pictures of Gracie's wound. To me, it looks quite red and possibly infected, and I do think it's something that should be seen by a vet in the morning. The bump could also be caused by a reaction to the sutures, but the redness is concerning and should be evaluated and treated as needed by a vet.

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 14th, 2017

  Thank you for providing pictures of Pepper's incision! It is normal to see redness, and this incision doesn't look overly red to me from the pictures; in fact, it looks like it's healing quite well. I would keep the cone on Pepper until she has the sutures taken out. I hope this helps :-)

  

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• Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 22nd, 2019

  I suspect this is a reaction to the buried suture material in the skin that is now dissolving. As long as it doesn't seem to be bothering her, its fine to just keep an eye on it. It should resolve over the next month or so. If it is bothersome,(or becomes bothersome) put an ecollar (cone of shame) on her and take her to your vet in the next couple of days. A prescription medicated topical medication may help.
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• Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 5th, 2018

  This red area looks like a bruise. It could be from a mild internal bleed just underneath the skin. I don't see any signs of infection however, which includes yellow or green discharge.
  
  I would monitor this area for the next 4-6 hrs to make sure it doesn't spread. As long as the area stays the size it is now and slowly goes back to normal tissue color over the next few days, then there is no need to worry. However, if the area of redness continues to spread, or if Precious begins to act ill (not eating, lethargic, vomiting, etc), then you should take her in to be examined by your vet right away.
  
  It is best to keep her cone on her at all times, especially when you are asleep and not able to monitor Precious. We don't want her opening up her incision site.
  
  I hope that things turn out ok for your pet Precious. Best of luck and take care!

  

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