Why is my kitten's spay incision on her side, not underneath?

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Hello My ten month old kitten was spayed four days ago. She is very energetic and hasn’t lost her appetite at all. I searched on Google imagines to look at other spay wounds to see what they look like healing and I noticed her incesion is in a different place to all the other cats in the photos. Hers is above her left leg, while all the other cats show their wound to be underneath them. Should I be worried? Is this a new way of doing it? I am concerned any information would be appreciated ty. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 9 months and 10 days old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sounds like your vet did a flank spay instead of a ventral midline spay. Both are acceptable techniques. If you would like to post again with some photos we can probably be more helpful. To me, this sounds normal.

Why is my kitten's spay incision on her side, not underneath?

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