My spayed cat's tummy is swollen and bleeding. Is it urgent?

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Cat was desexed 5 days ago. Her tummy has become swollen with some bruising and redness with a small amount of bleeding around the wound. She has been very active over the last five days and we have been unable to stop her running and jumping. She is alert and eating well but her tummy is quite obviously sore. She keeps licking her wound. Does she need urgent attention or would it be safe to leave it until the morning? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 months and 14 days old

Sarah Box, BVSc · Accepted Answer

Mabel is such a cute kitty!! A small amount of bruising around the incision can be normal, but swelling can indicate a possible breakdown in the stitches holding the muscle together and should be checked out sooner rather than later, especially if Mabel seems painful. If the sutures Di breakdown it is possible for intestines to then become trapped beneath the skin and this can be very serious. I would recommend placing an ecollar on Mabel and confining her to a kennel or large box until you are able to have her seen. Excessive activity following surgery is not recommended and can exacerbate any complications that may develop. I hope Mabel feels better soon!

My spayed cat's tummy is swollen and bleeding. Is it urgent?

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