Why does my dog's spay incision feel like stitches years later?

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Hello, I have a 7 year old dog that was spayed probably 4 years ago. I was just rubbing her belly and it almost feels like I can feel stitches under her skin where her incision would have been from her surgery. I’m sure it can’t be stitches since it was so long ago. It’s hard to explain, but it feels almost like a spiny little area about an inch long right in the middle of her tummy. Whatever it is, feels like it’s just below the skin. You can’t see anything and it doesn’t seem to bother her. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Actually, it could be stitches, depending on what kind of material they used for that layer (we close abdominal incisions in 3 individual layers). Or it could be scar tissue. Either way, if it isn’t causing any issues, just let it be! :) If it seems to be causing discomfort or swelling, then it needs to be examined by a vet.

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