My puppy's neuter incision bleeding days later: Is it normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 months and 20 days old
My puppy got neutered on Monday. Drops of blood were coming from the incision on Wednesday. It looks like it has dried blood on it. Is this normal?
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Published on May 21st, 2020
Hi, it would be best to have the wound checked over by your vet as the edges don’t seem to be perfectly together. It might be normal, but it’s best to have the wound checked in person to make sure no underlying infection is present.
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Published on May 25th, 2018
It looks like it may be a little open. I would make sure he isn't licking it. It will likely heal without any further issues. I would also be sure to keep him strictly confined for another 3-4 days to allow it to continue to heal. If you can see a suture, it is bleeding or has a different discharge then I would have your vet take another look at it to ensure he doesn't need any antibiotics or sutures. I hope this helps !
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Published on May 5th, 2018
The occasional drop of blood is ok as long as the wound is not sticky or smelly and he is otherwise well. Generally a wound should be healed in 10-14days and should be rechecked by your vet if still bleeding at that stage
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Published on November 16th, 2023
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The incision, from what I can see of it from this photo, looks OK to me. The blood looks dried and the incision does not look open. It is really imperative that you try to keep him calm and keep a cone collar on him to prevent him from licking the incision. He can have controlled exercise meaning you can take him for walks. We just don't want him running around freely and jumping/playing. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Published on November 21st, 2020
This is likely a mild reaction to tissue stitches and the site may be developing some infection. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Leave always the skin very dry. Clorexyderm spot on gel or filtabac can be used on dry skin. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking(if any).
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