Are neuter incisions healing properly? Is it fine?

[MeumiAh]

Hello, My cat Meu got neutered 3 days ago on Thursday. He has licked the site more than usual which I'm worried about. I am trying me best to have him on collar. Does this look normal or forward to healing?

I also want to know why the skin here turned into black. Please let me know if it's okay.

 

[denice]

If possible I would send this picture to your vet. It looks like he has developed a hematoma which does happen with neutering. If that is what it is only time will heal it. The fluid will be reabsorbed by the body. I am not a vet though so I would check with your vet to make sure that is what is going on.

 

[Nebaug]

First, any surgery is tissue trauma and it’s easy visible with light colored skin. 3 days in he should be fine. Majority of males don’t wear cones and do just fine. There are some exceptions to that. I never seen male shaved for neuter, why?

 

[MeumiAh]

If possible I would send this picture to your vet. It looks like he has developed a hematoma which does happen with neutering. If that is what it is only time will heal it. The fluid will be reabsorbed by the body. I am not a vet though so I would check with your vet to make sure that is what is going on.

Thank you, I sent it to a vet and he said it's normal, I'm a bit relieved now. Black skin is falling off and it looks like this now. Is it okay?

 

[MeumiAh]

First, any surgery is tissue trauma and it’s easy visible with light colored skin. 3 days in he should be fine. Majority of males don’t wear cones and do just fine. There are some exceptions to that. I never seen male shaved for neuter, why?

The vet shaved to save the place from fleas and other bacterial attack most probably.

 

[Nebaug]

The vet shaved to save the place from fleas and other bacterial attack most probably.

Thank you, I never seen that on a male before.