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My kitten was just spayed. Is her incision healing normally?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 months and 4 days old | 4 lbs

Does my kittens surgical site from being spayed look like it's healing normally?

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Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 24th, 2017

That seems to be healing nicely. The signs to watch for that would mean something is not going well are; Redness Pain Swelling Discharge Foul smell Also changes in pickle like weakness, vomiting, pain behaviours

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 14th, 2018

    The skin looks a little pink but overall it looks like the incision site is healing well. At this point in time, I don't see anything that makes me concerned about Echo. Continue to monitor the incision site daily, and if you see swelling, pus coming from the incision, redness, blood from the incision, the incision appears to be opening up, or it's warm to the touch, then I would be concerned and have her seen by a vet immediately. Also take her into a vet right away if she stops eating or drinking, she starts vomiting, and/or she becomes very lethargic. I hope this helps!

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