Is my dog's lumpy, crusty spay incision normal 6 days post-op?

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This is day 6th after spayed surgery, should we be concerned with how it looks? She hasn’t licked it at all, but has been jumping around at times. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 8 months and 1 day old | 35 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I think this incision looks good for 6 days post op. The crustiness is most likely just a little bit of dried blood and skin glue. Do not pick it or try to scrub it away. It will go away on its own. The minor swelling or “lump” that you Ser is due to the muscle being inflamed where the incision through the abdominal muscle was made. This lump is typically firm and is more prominent in busy active dogs. It, too, will resolve on its own - but it will take a couple of weeks to flatten out. If the lump was soft or flattens out with mild pressure from your hands- that is a concern and should be checked. A firm lump is typical and not an issue. Continue to monitor the area for heat, redness or active bleeding or discharge . So far, it’s looking pretty typical for a busy young lab. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Is my dog's lumpy, crusty spay incision normal 6 days post-op?

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