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My cat's incision looks bad after surgery. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 lbs

My cats incision sight is looking bad

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 7th, 2019

I agree that doesn’t look good. You need to take Esther back into the vet now to get it treated. If you leave it untreated, the incision could open fully and her internal organs could come out. Please take her into a vet immediately.

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