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My dog just got spayed. Is a hard spot under her incision normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 23 days old | 20 lbs

Ellie got spayed Wednesday, I want to know If her incision looks normal. She has like a hard spot under it

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on February 10th, 2018

The incision looks pretty normal for a few days after surgery. Often there will be some inflammation that will feel firm under the incision. However, if the firm spot you feel gets bigger then I would recommend a follow up appointment with your veterinarian to make sure that she isn’t developing a hernia. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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