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My puppy's spay incision has a yellow tinge. Is it infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

2 month old puppy Spayed on November 29 2018. Incisions looks good except small portion at the end of incision. Very slight yellow tinge to wound. Does not bother her to be touched. Should she be seen by a vet in the morning, is this an emergency, or should we just monitor?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 3rd, 2018

As long as Letty is behaving normally, is not feverish and has no discomfort or discharge from the site then she can probably wait until morning. Keep an e-collar(cone) on her to prevent licking orbchewibg of the site. Monitor for lethargy, discomfort, fever, bleeding or discharge. These are symptoms that should be addressed by a veterinarian.

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    Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

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    I'm wondering if you meant to attach a photo to this question - there is no picture showing up on my end. From your description I would think it is okay to see your vet in the morning - unless there is active bleeding or the incision appears open and as long as Letty is eating normally with no signs of pain I don't think this sounds like an emergency. If there is a yellow tinge to the incision I think it would be a good idea to have your vet take a look and make sure it is not infected. In the meantime I would make sure Letty is wearing an e-collar at all times to prevent her from causing problems with the incision.

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