My cat licked her surgery incision and it bled. Is this normal?

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my cat was diagnosed with pyometra & I took her in to my local vet for her surgery. This was on the 23rd of may. Today her sutures were taken out (june 1st) & i was nervous because after she was home she licked the area for a couple of second, and she began to bleed. It wasn’t a lot or dripping or anything but i’m not sure if the incision is healing normally. I sent pics after to the vet frantically and he called and assured it was normal and her gap would close up in time. Pet's info: Cat | Egyptian Mau | Female | spayed | 5 years and 4 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

I agree with your vet that the area will heal with time. However, Gypsy has the potential to get the area infected or open it up more if she continues to lick at it, so you need to use an e-collar or such to prevent her from licking. If the area continues to ooze, becomes red or swollen or the incision opens up more, then I would certainly contact your veterinarian again. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Gypsy heals quickly. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat licked her surgery incision and it bled. Is this normal?

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