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My kitten was just spayed. Is a red bruise near her incision normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 months and 30 days old | 5 lbs

I just had my female kitten fixed Wed and today I noticed she has a big red spot about a half in below her incision if it looks like a big bruise is this normal?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2017

This is probably due to some bleeding under the skin, which is not uncommon after a spay, if she is not showing any symptoms other than that i wouldn't be too worried about it, you should take her to the vet for a routine post opp check early next week though.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 9th, 2018

    Yes, this is quite normal when the incision or the muscle below the skin bleeds a little. This should go away within a few days. If the bruise gets bigger you need to take your kitty back to the vet for a checkup.

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    Answered By Debi Matlack

    Veterinary Technician

    Published on April 7th, 2021

    It's not unusual for some pets to have bruising after abdominal surgery. As long as she is eating, drinking and eliminating normally, leaving her incision alone and you are restricting her activity as much as possible (not running around, try to limit jumping up and down on furniture) for another week, she will be just fine.

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    Answered By Dr. Davis

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 22nd, 2018

    This shows a lot of bruising which is unusual but the incision itself looks fine. If she’s eating and acting normal then I would just watch the area. Please use a collar so she can’t lick the incision. If she’s not eating, is lethargic or the area is very painful then please take her in today for a recheck. I expect this to improve daily without treatment but please keep her quiet and monitor her closely. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Jamie.

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