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Lexismom09 · 05-09-2009, 07:48 AM

Lexi was spayed 2 weeks ago. The incision has healed nicely. Except there seems to be a small bump the size of a pea. Could it be a hernia? It does not bother her, even when I touch it.
Anyone else seen this happen?
She has a vet appt on Monday for her ears and I will surely have them check it then.

bchgirl · 05-09-2009, 08:01 AM

It may still be healing ...or it may be a bit of scar tissue.

camile · 05-09-2009, 09:07 AM

If it is directly under her incision, it is probably internal stitches that will dissolve in time, still you could check with your Vet to make sure.

Pettysmith · 05-09-2009, 06:35 PM

It is not unusual for them to have a reaction to the internal sutures. Let the vet check it on Monday. Usually these things absolve on their own but occasionally they have to be drained.

Pettysmith · 05-09-2009, 06:35 PM

Forgot to tell you, a warm wet compress might help the swelling a little.

Lexismom09 · 05-10-2009, 07:05 AM

Thank you all for your advice. I am sure it is probably part of the normal healing but it helps to hear it from you! I had an appt at the vet for Monday because she has been shaking her head and pawing her ear. I will have her check in incision as well. The daughter and I are going to Florida for a week so did not want to leave the hubby with any worries!

05-09-2009, 07:48 AM	#1
Lexismom09 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 219	Spay question Lexi was spayed 2 weeks ago. The incision has healed nicely. Except there seems to be a small bump the size of a pea. Could it be a hernia? It does not bother her, even when I touch it. Anyone else seen this happen? She has a vet appt on Monday for her ears and I will surely have them check it then.

05-09-2009, 08:01 AM	#2
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	It may still be healing ...or it may be a bit of scar tissue. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

05-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#4
Pettysmith Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 229	It is not unusual for them to have a reaction to the internal sutures. Let the vet check it on Monday. Usually these things absolve on their own but occasionally they have to be drained. __________________ Belinda, Barkley & MollyGizmo RIP http://www.barkleycouture.com/ https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ba...34616166614056

05-09-2009, 06:35 PM	#5
Pettysmith Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 229	Forgot to tell you, a warm wet compress might help the swelling a little. __________________ Belinda, Barkley & MollyGizmo RIP http://www.barkleycouture.com/ https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Ba...34616166614056

05-09-2009, 09:07 AM	#3
camile Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Albany, Indiana Posts: 457	If it is directly under her incision, it is probably internal stitches that will dissolve in time, still you could check with your Vet to make sure.

05-10-2009, 07:05 AM	#6
Lexismom09 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 219	Thank you all for your advice. I am sure it is probably part of the normal healing but it helps to hear it from you! I had an appt at the vet for Monday because she has been shaking her head and pawing her ear. I will have her check in incision as well. The daughter and I are going to Florida for a week so did not want to leave the hubby with any worries!