Why does my cat's spay incision look like a hole? Is it normal?

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Hello! 2 days ago I spayed my 8 months cat at a new vet and she used absorbable stitches but the incision looks really big like a hole and I'm worried my doctor was a newbie.. My other cat was spayed by another vet with normal stitches and it was way smaller.. Is it normal for an incision to look like this? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 months and 24 days old

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

When we close an incision with absorbable sutures, sometimes the incision rolls in a bit (which it appears that Pookie's incision is doing). That is no reason for concern. My only concern would be that the right side of the incision may be a little red when compared to the left. I would make sure that Pookie has an e-collar in place and cannot lick at this incision to make it irritated. If the incision is getting swollen, more red or has any discharge, I would recommend having your veterinarian examine it. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Pookie is fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why does my cat's spay incision look like a hole? Is it normal?

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