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Why is my dog's spay incision scab bothering her after surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old

My dog was spayed 15 days ago. The incision healed well but at the bottom there is a very small raised scab that seems to bother her. Can I attach pic

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2016

It is only possible to attach picture via private consults, which you can have with any of our online vets. from your description it's probably the knot underneath the skin (where the scab is) that is bothering her. these knots take a little longer to dissolve- it might take up to 4-5 weeks to dissolve completely, nut as long as the incision is closed i wouldn't worry too much.

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