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Should I worry about lumps near my dog's neuter site after surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 5 lbs

He has lumps near/on his castration area are they scar tissue? Ticks? Pictures attached I am taking him to the vets tomorrow evening

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 12th, 2017

That looks like it could be a little bit of a suture reaction or maybe an ingrown hair. Keep your appointment tomorrow so that the vet can palpate it to be certain. It does not look suspicious to me. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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