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My cat's spay incision looks bad a week after spaying. Is it infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | 6 months and 25 days old

This is my female cat castration at 1 week. Could you please tell me if there is something wrong. She doesn't seem painfull, but it looks bad..

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on October 20th, 2017

Poor Molly. That incision does look infected and it has separated a little bit. I would take her into your vet as soon as possible to have the incision checked closer and get antibiotics started. Also, I would put an Elizabethan collar around her neck to prevent any licking. I hope she feels better soon

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