My dog has a red, hard lump near her spay incision. What is it?

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I have an 8 month old lab mix who I just adopted 2 months ago. She was spayed at time of adoption and is due for her Lepto booster in a week. At the base of her scar there has grown rather quickly a 1x1cm round, reddened, shiny, raised, hard but mobile lump. She has felt warm to touch but not hot. I can feel her abdomen without her squirming and she acts and eats completely normal. I did just take her to the park a few days ago after it rained. Should I take her in before she goes in 5 days? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 9 months and 4 days old | 35 lbs

Mirissa Duncil, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there! It sounds like you're a very good friend to Athena and care very much. This looks very much like a suture reaction, or a reaction to the material of her internal stitches. The stitches we use inside the body are absorbable, and eventually break down in the tissues. Sometimes, they can cause an inflammatory reaction when this happens that looks a lot like this. If the reaction or breakdown is too soon, we risk the possibility of a hernia, etc. there is a possibility (smaller but still there) that the suture broke down a bit before it was noticed and with her exertion it just pushed its way a bit more open. If she is unbothered and has not changed in size it could probably wait until your appointment. I would recommend keeping her exercise very restricted in the meantime though-no stairs, no running outside just leash walks, etc. if you are still concerned, you can always call her doctor and see if they can get you in a bit sooner. Hope this helps!

My dog has a red, hard lump near her spay incision. What is it?

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