Cat neuter incision skin appears to be split.

[capitanmine]

Hello, I just got my cat neutered 2 days ago, and there appears to be skin splitting near the incision site. What should I do? I know I need to take him in, any advice in the mean time?

 

[tabbytom]

and welcome to TCS!

Looks ok to me since the neutered site need not to be sutured.


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.