My new cat licks a stomach lump after spaying. Is it normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 months and 15 days old
This cat is 8 months old.I aopted her today.on her lower part of stomach there is a big lump which I asked abot it from her previous owner and she said it's because of her spaying surgery that they cut muscle.she licks it quite alot.I don't know when they spayed her.is it true or is it another problem?I also have another cat at home.can it be something contagious?
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Published on February 16th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. This lump could be scar tissue and maybe due to a suture reaction from the stitches. This may also be a hernia but it is hard to tell. If it is firm, it is likely not a hernia and likely to be scar tissue. This is not contagious so I would not be concerned about transmission to your other cat. It would be best if a veterinarian examined this to ensure it is not a hernia. If it is scar tissue, it may reduce over time but could remain there for a long period of time if not forever. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
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Published on February 16th, 2018
It's a little difficult to tell from the picture, but it almost looks like there is a small scar at the center of the lump. If that is the case and Rissoto was spayed within the last couple of months, then the lump may very well be scar tissue from the spay or a suture reaction that will slowly get smaller over time. Neither of those conditions would be a problem for your other cat. My best recommendation would be to have your veterinarian examine Rissoto to feel the area and see what they think about it. If the area is enlarging, appears red or painful or has any discharge, then I would recommend having your veterinarian examine it right away. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on October 1st, 2018
That could be a reaction on the site of the surgery, which could possibly self resolve with time. I would recommend just to monitor it at this stage and if not improving or if deteriorating, I would recommend a check up to confirm clinical suspicion at least. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on February 16th, 2018
That looks like an infected wound to me. The picture is hard to tell if it is at the spay site or not. She should definitely see a veterinarian as she likely needs antibiotics. I think it is unlikely to be contagious but that is not something I can answer for sure from a picture. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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