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My dog has a bump near spay incision after surgery. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 4 months and 28 days old | 26 lbs

Harper was spayed 2 weeks ago and has healed great. 2 days ago I noticed a little scab on her belly by her incision site and it almost looks like a nipple but doesn’t fit the area to be a nipple. The vet I called said perhaps an umbilical hernia but the google images don’t match Harpers. Should I be concerned about this bump or do anything at home to prevent infection? She isn’t licking it or appear in pain.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Harper. The bump appears to be a small area a long her incision site that has not healed as well as the rest of it. She may have an infection or could have licked that area. If the area enlarges or does not heal, she will need to see her veterinarian again. She may require antibiotics. In the meantime, do not allow her to lick and do not bathe her. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am not too concerned based on your pictures. It is not an umbilical hernia. That occurs about 1 inch higher (near that circular skin colored area) up. The scab by the green tattoo is the incision and it looks normal. If you are referring too the skin colored circular area higher up the belly on the mid line that is the umbilicus and it is supposed to look like that. I hope this helps!

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