My new cat licks a stomach lump after spaying. Is it normal?

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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? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 months and 15 days old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

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.

My new cat licks a stomach lump after spaying. Is it normal?

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