9 month old cat has been neutered and is bleeding a bit.

[charlotte_cxo]

Hi! So my cat got neutered today and i’ve recently noticed a bit of spotting of blood here and there, it seems to of stopped now, he didn’t get a collar, however it seems to be bleeding from the incision and i’m unsure if it’s opened up or not and if this is normal. I will attach a picture here - he can’t go to the vets right now as they’re not open and we live miles away from there. Other then that, he seems perfectly fine - he has tried to lick at it, but i’ve stopped him.

 

[verna davies]

It looks ok to me. Just watch for swelling, redness, discharge or a bad smell. Its important that he doesn't lick the area.

 

[tabbytom]

Hi! So my cat got neutered today and i’ve recently noticed a bit of spotting of blood here and there, it seems to of stopped now, he didn’t get a collar, however it seems to be bleeding from the incision and i’m unsure if it’s opened up or not and if this is normal.

I'm replying you with the reply I commented in this thread :- is-it-infected.441264

The incision looks ok to me. It's normal for the surgical site to bleed a little and also the swelling is due to blood filling up the sac. It'll slowly subside in a week or two.

Just take note that there is no yellow pus or foul smelling pus. If there is, it means that the surgical site is infected and you must immediately bring your cat in to the vet.

Keep the surgical site clean and dry. Use a slightly warm damp towel and dab the area after your cat has use the litter box to clean away the litter dust.

The testosterones will take around 8 weeks to leave the system and you'll find 2 flat sac. By then, the fur should have grown back.

It's normal for him to lick the surgical area but make sure he don't over groom the area. A little running and jumping is ok but no wild play.

It's ok if he does not have a collar. Some cats do not like it. My boy kicked it off the very moment he reached home after coming back from the vet.