My rabbit's spay incision is red, hard, yellow. Is it infected?

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My rabbit got spayed 9 days ago. She has internal sutures and glue on the outside. 6 days ago she went back because she licked off the glue. Now she has a cone. Today, I noticed her incision site is more red, hard, with some yellow. What is this? Do I need to take her to an emergency clinic right away or can she wait for her regular vet on Monday? Thank you. Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | spayed | 8 months and 22 days old | 3.5 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. It looks like the incision has opened up slightly at the bottom. This does require a re-assessment by a veterinarian, but if she is otherwise eating and acting normally, then I think you can wait until your regular vet opens tomorrow. In the meantime, keep the cone on, and keep her bedding as clean as possible to avoid getting the incision dirty. No need to clean the incision yourself until she gets assessed at the vets. If she is more lethargic or has a decreased appetite or stool production, then I would recommend taking her to the vet today if possible, as this may be a sign of pain from the surgery or a more serious infection. I hope this helps, and that Freya gets better soon!

My rabbit's spay incision is red, hard, yellow. Is it infected?

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