My cat's spay incision reopened. Should I take her to the vet?

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Cinder got spayed over a month ago and everything healed fine except a couple weeks ago she had a small opening where the suture was but it healed itself. Well the suture line opened again but this time it's not a tiny hole it looks more like a rip. Seems more superficial, and it isn't bleeding anymore but she keeps trying to lick it. Does this cause for major concern or will it be like the last time and heal itself?? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 months and 8 days old | 6 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

She might have a minor infection in the skin suture area. Since it has reopened and is bigger this time seems like it's a good time to have the area rechecked by your vet. The area may need to be flushed and for her to receive a course of antibiotics to make sure it heals completely and stays that way this time.

My cat's spay incision reopened. Should I take her to the vet?

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