Hi! My 6 month old puppy had umbilical hernia surgery about 5 days ago during the same time he got neutered. I want to know what’s considered normal post op recovery? He was healing nicely until yesterday when I noticed it was swollen, however he didn’t seem uncomfortable or bothered by it. It’s a little red but that went down after I put an ice pack on it. No discharge but slightly warm to the touch.

Updated On August 21st, 2022

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 26 lbs

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

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Thank you for submitting your question regarding Theo. From your picture, it appears to be healing normally. That being said, pictures can be deceiving. I recommend taking him to your veterinarian for a quick peek. They will gently clean the incision site to ensure that it is healing normally and the tissue is healthy underneath the scab. In the meantime, do not allow him to lick the area. I hope this information helps!

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