Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 7 lbs
Hi,my moms female miniature pinscher just got fixed yesterday. Today we noticed her ribs are really swollen. Is this normal or should we get her to the vets? She weighs 8 lbs. Thank you.
1 Answer
Published on December 21st, 2018
This is unusual and possibly concernng. It may just be air that entered the tissue around the ribs, which would eventually subside, but it could also be abnormal swelling. I suggest you take her back to your veterinarian today for a recheck.
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