My dog still has redness at 2.5 months post-spay; does that sound normal?

My dog (who is 1.5 y.o) had her surgery 2.5 months ago; no problems with licking (in fact, I think that when she lays down the skin folds so she can't lick it). The incision has healed and never looked infected but the area around the incision is still quite red (there is a clear difference between that area and the rest of her tummy). It looks irritated but she doesn't seem bothered by it. She eats, drinks, poops, pees just fine. Am I worrying needlessly or should I take her back to the vet? It just seems strange...I would expect the incision line to remain pink but the area is almost an inch on either side of the incision.

My dog still has redness at 2.5 months post-spay; does that sound normal?
If it's not angry red, she should be fine. It's just scarring from the surgery, most likely.





However, if she does start to have problems with it, she needs to go back in. Problems meaning inflammation, oozing, bright red skin, or general uncomfortableness.





Congrats on being a responsible owner and getting her spayed! : )
Reply:It should be a light pink by now. Have the vet take a look to see if the incision is infected. Might be a stitch that did not dissolve.
Reply:its scar tissue, it should turn a lighter tone in time, give it a few months
Reply:It is probably fine, but for your own peace of mind, as the vet to do a recheck on it. They probably will not charge for the exam.





You could also try putting some neosporin on it.