Spay incision normal? (PHOTO)

[nicknack914]

I got my 7-month-old kitten spayed this Tuesday. She managed to get out of her cone and onsie a few times, and although she doesn’t seem to bother her incision site too much, I’m still worried that she may have licked it when I wasn’t watching her. Does it look normal? Is it scabbing, or could there be signs of infection? I noticed some dry blood, which wasn’t there two days ago.

 

[CalicoKittyDaisy]

Can you take a photo and send it to the veterinarian?

 

[CalicoKittyDaisy]

I should have said that it would be best to send the photos to the veterinarian.

 

[nicknack914]

Can you take a photo and send it to the veterinarian?

I can email, but probably have to wait until Monday to get a response.

 

[Furballsmom]

Keep taking photos so that you can monitor things that way. At the moment it looks ok, but you'll want to keep a close eye on it.

 

[CalicoKittyDaisy]

I can email, but probably have to wait until Monday to get a response.

I wish your kitty a good and speedy recovery.

 

[nicknack914]

Hey guys, it seemed better today, but I’ve just noticed a blood spot near where she was resting, and her incision also looks slightly wet. This isn’t normal for the sixth day post-surgery, right? There’s no noticeable smell, pus, or heat around the incision site, but I’m worried it may have reopened as she was quite active today, jumping onto the sofa and the kitchen counter several times. Would it be best to have it checked with a vet tomorrow?

 

[silent meowlook]

Hi. That’s not normal for 6 days post op. The blood spot has me concerned. I would call the vet in the morning. It is all probably superficial, but it’s best to have it looked at.

 

[nicknack914]

Hi. That’s not normal for 6 days post op. The blood spot has me concerned. I would call the vet in the morning. It is all probably superficial, but it’s best to have it looked at.

Hi, I went to see a vet today and was told that her incision actually looks good! I guess the bleeding was indeed superficial, there are now some scabs forming. I did get an anti-inflammatory for pain just in case. Thanks for your advice!

 

[Furballsmom]

Good for you, and good for her

Let us know how things go for you both

 

[nicknack914]

Update: Her incision is almost completely healed, only a tiny scab remaining. Thanks everyone for your care!

 

[silent meowlook]

Great!! I am glad everything was okay!

 

[Furballsmom]

Thanks so much for a great update