Why is my cat tilting her head? Is her spay incision normal?

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I noticed today that my 8 month old, indoor cat started pulling her head a little bit to the side every now and then. From what I've read it is not vestibular disorder. She is not behaving any out of the ordinary. Eats well, very social and has not dificulty walking. She was spayed very recently, maybe that could have something to do with it. And another question regarding spaying. Is the cut supposed to stand out and be a little bit hard, like a bumb from the inside? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 months and 14 days old | 2.6 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'll start with the spay question - that sounds pretty normal. However if it's warm, red, or has any discharge, having a quick exam with her vet to make sure it looks ok (or even posting a picture here) is a good idea. As far as the head tilt goes, if she's doing it consistently, I would be worried about an ear polyp, which are very common in young cats. Sometimes we can get a good look in the ear during an exam, and sometimes we can't tell. Either way, if it's consistent and continues, she needs to be evaluated by her vet for a full neurologic exam. Very rarely, anesthesia can cause deafness, but I'm not aware of any connection between anesthesia and a head tilt. Good luck!

Why is my cat tilting her head? Is her spay incision normal?

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