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My dog's spay incision looks red. Is it normal after running stairs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 6 months and 11 days old | 10 lbs

Does this spaying incision look normal? She was spayed on Friday and we had an incident where she ran up the stairs on Saturday but other that she is in her crate most of the day and we take her out to eat in the house and walk around the house and stretch her legs a bit before we put her back in the crate.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 20th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The only thing I can't tell from the picture is if the skin is together at the red area. If it is then I think it is fine. The red area appears to be a scab or dried blood that will likely heal. Just be sure she isn't licking the incision (use an E-collar or T-shirt) and that you are keeping her exercise restricted (no running, jumping, stairs and leash walks outside only). Good luck!

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