Why does my kitten's spay incision have a small hole after stitches?

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Took my kitten in to be spayed a couple weeks ago. She ripped open the incision and started to get an infection, so she was taken back in and restitched up. Just got the external stitches removed yesterday and noticed today now she has a small open hold next to the incision site. Her incision looks great. It looked like a small cut yesterday and the vet said it was fine. What could this be?? Will it heal on its own? This has been stressful! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 months and 21 days old

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am so sorry that this has been so stressful. Most surgeries go off without a hitch, sometimes there are complications. This looks like a piece of suture, that may have been in the underlying muscle layer, may be trying to or has already migrated out. For now, just gently clean the area with a skin antiseptic like Hibiclens ( available at any pharmacy ) twice a day. Just dab it on & leave it. If the area seems to be worsening, do have her seen as soon as possible, but for now, just keep it cleaned. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why does my kitten's spay incision have a small hole after stitches?

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