My puppy's neuter incision has a bump. Is this normal healing?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 7 months and 26 days old | 51 lbs
Im checking in again on my pup’s neutering healing. I’m happy it seems to be dry and doesn’t seem to be swollen, but I’m still concerned about the bump I’m seeing. Based on previous responses and the articles I’ve read on what to look for-I’m not seeing the bad stuff but there really isn’t anything on what good healing looks like. So please ease my overreacting and paranoid mind and let me know if this still looks okay! Please and thank you!
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on March 27th, 2021
Hi and thanks again for reaching us out with this concern. It looks healing fine and the little bump will slowly reabsorb. It is probably best to request a consultation with us so we can monitor it every day and follow this up properly.
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Published on September 12th, 2019
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Cooper. I see he had staples put in instead of stitches, which may be contributing to the bumpiness. Typically yes, it is a smooth incision, but I don't see any signs of infection. It appears to be healing from the pictures, and it may smooth out when the staples are removed. I hope this helps!
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