Is my cats spay incision healing properly?

[MagickalBabe]

I got my cat Ginger spayed 12 days ago and I just took her e collar off an hour ago because her wound looked healed, and she has been grooming since I took it off and I check back and the area is red and slightly bloody looking. Is this normal because she was licking it or should I put her e collar back on for a few more days? She is 6 months old if that helps any at all.

 

[kashmir64]

It looks good, however, slightly irritated. I would put something on her if it were me.
Some people on this site use a cut tube sock instead of the collar of shame, but I don't remember how to make it.
Sarthur2 , StefanZ ???

 

[hexiesfriend]

Looks normal, no worries

 

[verna davies]

I agree it looks a little irritated and would put the collar back on if she will tolerate it.

 

[StefanZ]

Yes. Could you send the pic to the vet in question (whose paying patient she is). It may also be good with some soothing and or antibiotic paste.

Yes, a cut tube sock may be an alternative. It keeps also the wound protected from dirt, and keep it warm. (sometimes an advantage). And more comfortable than a E-collar.

 

[Sarthur2]

It looks like it could be slightly infected to me. It should not be bloody after 12 days. My guess is she may need an oral antibiotic to clear it.

Definitely get her to a vet. She’s licking it because it’s bothering her, though I’m sure she’s happy to have the collar off.