My one year old lab was just neutered yesterday. His area looks red and swollen is this normal or infected? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 85 lbs

Thank you for providing pictures of Adam's incision! I see there is some redness around the incision, but given that the neutered was preformed yesterday, I'm not too concerned about it. The incision itself looks like it's staying together, and I'm not seeing any swelling. Certainly check on it twice daily, and if the redness gets worse or spreads, you see swelling, the area is warm to the touch, or you see pus, the incision starts to open up, then I would be concerned and he will need to see a vet asap. Make sure he doesn't lick the area, keeping his Ecollar on him at all times. Also restrict his exercise so he can heal properly. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

The incision in the picture appears to be absolutely normal. There is likely some scabbing occurring over the incision site which is to be expected. The immediate area around the incision looks healthy and is not reddened at all and there does not appear to be any significant inflammation. I would monitor the area for now and if you begin to notice redness, swelling, heat around the area, discharge, etc. then I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Deuce so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

The area looks pretty clean. It is normal for a little swelling as the area starts to knit together and heal, however if it gets really red, painful, hot to the touch, splits apart or starts to ooze debris, having it looked at by your vet in person is best as these can indicate potential infection.

My dog's neuter site is red/swollen. Is this normal or infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My one year old lab was just neutered yesterday. His area looks red and swollen is this normal or infected?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM 183

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Published on May 16th, 2020

Hello. The scrotal area is bruised, but there is no indication of infection. Make sure Hank is not licking at the incision. If he is not already wearing a cone or something to keep him from reaching the area, I would put one on & leave it on when you are not with him. He may not like it, but it will allow the incision to heal much faster. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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