Spay Incision

[Savimae18]

She got spayed Saturday. Today i noticed the smallest bit of dried blood. Does this look normal?

 

[cat nap]

Yes, entirely normal.
I cannot actually see under the fold of skin...but if it is the same...then it's good.

Just keep an eye on it for any oozing, or excessive weeping, yellow or green pus, or angry looking red skin. Also any higher temps around the incision site, too. And of course...no excessive opening....or excessive licking.

Can we see a photo of what your girl looks like, from the face, too.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

First, that incision looks fine to me. A little blood, or dried serum, is perfectly normal, as is slight redness at the edges of the incision. cat nap told you just what I would have, insofar as what to watch for.

Second, let me say WELCOME, and how happy we are to have you here with us!

 

[Savimae18]

Yes, entirely normal.
I cannot actually see under the fold of skin...but if it is the same...then it's good.

Just keep an eye on it for any oozing, or excessive weeping, yellow or green pus, or angry looking red skin. Also any higher temps around the incision site, too. And of course...no excessive opening....or excessive licking.

Can we see a photo of what your girl looks like, from the face, too.

Absolutely!!! Heres a few!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Her markings are GORGEOUS!

 

[Savimae18]

Thank you! She was from a litter from a spay cat and i fell in love! Its so cute she has a little tuft of fur growing out her nose!

 

[cat nap]

Her markings are GORGEOUS!

Yes, I totally agree.
It's like someone took an artistic paint brush...and just brushed those swirly markings on.
I also like her white boots/back paws...because you know, "those boots were made for walking..."

 

[Savimae18]

This is day 5. Still normal looking??? Freaking out slightly

 

[cat nap]

It does actually look more opened, than from Monday, especially the bottom half.
Because today is Friday, I would take her back in to see the Vet...for a recheck.

But yeah, don't freak out, since they usually have two sets of internal stitches...and sometimes only close the outside with surgical glue.

 

[Savimae18]

It does actually look more opened, than from Monday, especially the bottom half.
Because today is Friday, I would take her back in to see the Vet...for a recheck.

But yeah, don't freak out, since they usually have two sets of internal stitches...and sometimes only close the outside with surgical glue.

I did message a vet tech friend who says it seems normal. She acts perfectly fine and everything. Shes actually more rambunctious than ever. They did only close the outside with glue.

 

[di and bob]

Looks normal to me, I've had several that have opened up more than that. It will heal fine. Just make sure there is no bright red blood or active oozing colored discharge. a lump underneath the skin is normal too if she has one. There are internal stitches and swelling.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

While it may look more open at the bottom, what I think we are seeing is scabbing and some dried serum, which is entirely normal. Slightly puffy, also entirely normal. What I do not see is redness, severe swelling, or weeping puss. It really does look OK, if not absolutely optimal.

 

[Savimae18]

Thank you all! Jinx is looking wonderfully and has been released from jail as of yesterday night!!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

YAY! And now, she'll be a much happier cat, altogether!