My dog's incision is sticky and looks closed. Is it healing normally?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 55 lbs
This is what the incision looked like this morning after 13 days, when I looked at it again this afternoon I noticed that the skin looks like it’s closed now but it was a little sticky in between the opening. Is that normal and it that the skin closing and scabbing? He’s still wearing the ecollar. There was no foul odor and it seems he has no pain.
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Published on February 6th, 2019
Hello, sorry to hear Scooby. It does look like it is healing normally. Occasionally, depending on what was used to close the incision it can take longer to have complete closure or if a scab has formed and then fallen off, this could lead to the incision appearing like it did in your picture. As long as he has not licked at the incision and you do not see any discharge, pain, swelling, or bruising then you should continue to monitor the area. You should keep the e-collar on for an additional 5 days and allow the incision to completely heal. If Scooby develops any of the above signs then he should be seen by his veterinarian for a recheck sooner. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Published on February 4th, 2019
That wound looks like it is healing and I don't see any redness which is good. Open wounds can take longer to heal (2-4 weeks). Continue doing what you are doing until the scab naturally falls off on it's own. Continue to make Scooby wear the cone collar to protect it. Great job! I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!
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