My dog's incision has red areas after surgery. Is this normal?

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My dog recently had some lumps removed from her stomach area which turned out to be fine. Her incisions look fine but there are red raspberry like areas around her incisions now. Is this a normal sort of bruising type of bleeding or is it something I should be concerned about? She is taking an antibiotic. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 70 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is similar to a bruise and indicates bleeding under the skin. The fact that it's located around the incision is less concerning than if it was all over the abdomen. However, I am a little concerned by the extent of it. If I had first-hand knowledge of the techniques used during the surgery, then I may be less concerned. The biggest concern with the bleeding is that it may indicate a clotting problem and can lead to anemia. If Sadie has a decrease in activity, the red areas spread further and/or pale gums, then I'd recommend taking her to a vet right away. Otherwise, you are safe to wait until the vet who did the surgery is available to check this. I hope that helps and all is well with Sadie.

My dog's incision has red areas after surgery. Is this normal?

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