My dog has a soft lump and swelling after spay surgery. Is it normal?

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In the red circle area I can sort of feel a tiny soft lump. I’m thinking this may be a normal thing for her however in September of last year she had something similar except it was visible to the eye but it went away fast. She was spayed & had a bump removed the 18th & where the blue lines are it felt a little thick or swollen a few days after surgery. It’s now going down though, could this be remnant of the swelling? She’s having no problems. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 3 months old | 4 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It is totally natural for the muscle and subcutaneous skin to swell a little following a spay operation so it is nothing to worry about as long as she is comfortable. The swelling in the red circle could be related to the spay but likewise it could just be a small variation in her subcutaneous skin. As long as he lump isn't growing or changing I wouldn't worry about it. If it ever concerns you it would be best to have a vet check it.

My dog has a soft lump and swelling after spay surgery. Is it normal?

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