Why is there a firm lump under my dog's spay incision after healing?

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My dog was spayed two weeks ago, her incision has healed but when I went to touch the incision, I felt like I was touching somthing beneath the skin that I shouldn't be. The incision is not red at all and when I touched it and pressed the incision gently, it did not hurt my dog at all. Is this normal?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. If it feels like something prickly under the skin, you're likely just feeling the ends of the sutures in the underlying layers of muscle and tissue - this is perfectly normal :) If it feels like something different, then I don't know what else it would be without a more detailed description. In that case, if you're concerned, I would suggest stopping by the vet's office to have them check it and make sure everything is okay. :)

Why is there a firm lump under my dog's spay incision after healing?

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