My kitten has a spay lump and is sneezing/coughing. Is this normal?

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My kitten was spayed a week ago and although her stitches seem to be healing, she has a lump under the area that as stitched and her skin around it is a bit red. The lump decreased in size for the first two days but for the past two days after it's been the same size. She doesn't seem to be in any kind of pain though. Also she has been sneezing a lot since we adopted her 5 days ago and today she starting coughing as well. I'd really appreciate some feedback. Thanks in advance. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 months and 13 days old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This lump under the incision area could be a local tissue reaction to the internal sutures. If it isn't bothering Mimi, not getting bigger, and you don't see any signs of infection, I would not be too worried about it. Keep an eye on it, and if it gets bigger, the area appears infected, or it doesn't go away in a couple of weeks, I would have her checked out by the vet. The sneezing and coughing could be due to a respiratory infection. First, you can try starting her on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If she's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing her into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. Should the coughing and sneezing get worse, or she develops other signs such as anorexia and/or lethargy, have her seen by a vet. Best of luck, I hope this helps.

My kitten has a spay lump and is sneezing/coughing. Is this normal?

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