My dog has a red lump under skin after spay, not painful. What is it?

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What could this be? It doesnt seem painful to the touch nor bother her. She had stitches from being fixed but this started as a small circle under her skin and now it has started turning red and into what the pictures show. Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 months and 18 days old | 25 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My dog has a red lump under skin after spay, not painful. What is it?

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