Help!! I think my kittens spay wound is infected

[mak_seen]

Last week my kitten was spayed and today is 7 days since her operation but I’m worried her wound is infected. I’ve tried covering her wound with a bandage but she eventually finds a way to get it off and the E-collar she gets that off too. The incision is red, and looks swollen and there’s this white/yellowish pus around her wound. Should I take her to the vet? Else, what at home remedies or methods can I use to clean her surgical wound? I’m so worried

 

[nurseangel]

I would recommend 100% taking her to the vet. I am not trying to alarm you, but there should not be redness, swelling and definitely not pus.

Welcome to TCS and please keep us posted on how she is doing.

 

[rubysmama]

I also agree that you should take her to the vet, since it's still quite red, and has pus, after 7 days.

Below is a TCS article that has some pics of both normal and infected spay incisions that you can take a look at, and I think you'll see that your girl's incision does not look like the normal ones, especially after 1 week.

Spaying And Neutering - What To Look For After Surgery | TheCatSite

Sorry your first post here is a worrisome one, but welcome to TCS. Please keep us updated on her.

 

[heatherwillard0614]

M mak_seen I would definitely take her back to the vet who spayed her because of the redness discharge and swelling 7 weeks post op. Is the incision site warm around it? Either way the vet who performed the spay should be able to get an antibiotic to you. Also I would not put anything on her incision site. No antibiotic ointment no hydrogen peroxide, nothing until you talk to the vet and ask what you can put on it if anything.
Keep us posted.it sending positive vibes your way!!

 

[heatherwillard0614]

We're you able to take her back to see the vet? How is she doing?

 

[rubysmama]

M mak_seen : also wondering how your kitten is doing.

 

[heatherwillard0614]

M mak_seen how is your fur baby doing??