Is the red spot on my spayed dog's incision from e-collar or infection?

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My 8 month old English Springer, who was spayed 4 days ago, now has a pink /red spot that is 2 inches wide. Could this be from her e collar, scratching or an infection? Pet's info: Dog | English Setter | Male | neutered | 9 months and 26 days old | 40 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I am concerned that it looks like bruising, and that there appears to be a large scab over the incision. Neither of these things are particularly uncommon, but both warrant an exam by a veterinarian to ensure that there is no infection, fluid pockets, or bleeding that could occur after any surgery. Also, make sure that Sandy wears her e-collar at all times to prevent licking as this could make the possible issues even worse.

Is the red spot on my spayed dog's incision from e-collar or infection?

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