My dog's spay incision is red and scabbing. Does it need vet care?

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Just noticed the end of her incision has started to scab and it’s a little red, should we get it checked or just let it heal on it’s own? The stitch on that area has been removed already a few days ago. She doesn’t bother it either. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 8 months and 28 days old | 50 lbs

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It looks like that one focal area at the end of her spay incision is red, inflamed, and getting crusty. I definitely recommend having your vet take another look to make sure it's not getting infected, especially since that one spot looks dramatically different from the rest of the incision line (which appears to be healing nicely). Hope this helps!

My dog's spay incision is red and scabbing. Does it need vet care?

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