3 days post spay

[lo979]

My cat recently got spayed and I am noticing this tiny little bump. The day I picked her up it was already looking like this. Should I be worried or is it just the way it is healing?

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Little bumps and lumps like that are perfectly normal after a spay, Skin rarely goes back exactly like it was. What I do NOT see, and which is a very good thing, is an angry red, puffiness, or oozing pus. Now, she may ooze a bit of thin, clear fluid, either colorless or pale yellow. That is serum, and is part of the healing process. Actual puss is thick, and either a whitish yellow or green. NONE of that visible!

 

[verna davies]

It looks fine, healing well. There is usually a lump or two after the operation, nothing to worry about as they will disappear in time. Just watch for redness, weeping or a bad smell. If you are unsure, you could send a clear photo to your vet for his opinion.

 

[lo979]

It looks fine, healing well. There is usually a lump or two after the operation, nothing to worry about as they will disappear in time. Just watch for redness, weeping or a bad smell. If you are unsure, you could send a clear photo to your vet for his opinion.

Okay well since then I feel like it has gotten worse. It looks scabbed over but is extremely irritated and pink. It is not hot to the touch and does not have a smell.

 

[lo979]

Okay well since then I feel like it has gotten worse. It looks scabbed over but is extremely irritated and pink. It is not hot to the touch and does not have a smell.

It looks as if it is scabbed.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I am so sorry I had to be away for a couple of days. How is she now? It does look a bit inflamed. Is she wearing a cone? If not, it could be from her over-grooming the area. I'd give your vet a call, and see if you can email the photo to him to see if she should come in. It isn't HORRIBLE yet, by a long shot, but redder than I'd ideally like to see.

 

[lo979]

I am so sorry I had to be away for a couple of days. How is she now? It does look a bit inflamed. Is she wearing a cone? If not, it could be from her over-grooming the area. I'd give your vet a call, and see if you can email the photo to him to see if she should come in. It isn't HORRIBLE yet, by a long shot, but redder than I'd ideally like to see.

Took her to the vet. It is a little infected so caught it on time. She was given oral antibiotics and I bought her a metal crate with her favorite blanket so she is not bouncing around like she normally does. So far she has been content and a sweet girl.

 

[verna davies]

I love her cone. Glad she's doing ok.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

OMG! I am in love with that cone, as well! Glad that things are going well for both of you!

 

[lo979]

I would say she’s doing pretty well. The antibiotics have been working and her incision is looking a lot better and looks like it is healing! Her cone acts as her pillow and I think she is actually loving it.

 

[Antonio65]

This last photo is soooo.... cute!

 

[Antonio65]

Is your cat polydactyl?

 

[lo979]

Is your cat polydactyl?

YESSSS she is.