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My dog has pink bumps on spay incision 3 weeks later. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Vizsla | Female | spayed | 6 months and 17 days old | 63 lbs

Help!! Some pink “pimple” looking liquid filled (I think) lumps appeared on my pups suture line just today, it isn’t painful and she doesn’t lick it. She was spayed almost 3 weeks ago with absorbable stitches. Help! Do I need to take her to the vet again? What could it be? I attached photos of it Thankyou!

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Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2019

It is not uncommon for dogs to have a mild reaction to under the skin sutures. As long as there is no pain, discharge, odor, or opening of the areas with suture sticking out, it will likely resolve with time. It takes a long time for sutures to dissolve. See your vet if she is bothering the area or you notice any of the signs above. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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    Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 4th, 2022

    Hello. Unfortunately, I do not see any photos attached to your post. Photos may be helpful. If these raises pink lumps are at the incision site- they may be a reaction to the dissolvable stitches that are under the skin surface. These dissolve slowly and often take up to 3 months to break down. It is possible that she has developed small abscessed at the site of theses stitches. These will possibly pop open like a pimple and drain a little bit of liquid. If that happens, simply dab the area with hydrogen peroxide a few times a day. It should resolve on its own. If you would like to forward some photos, contact customer support. Thank you

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