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My kitten just got spayed. How can I tell if her incision is infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 months and 24 days old | 2.8 lbs

My kitten got spayed, she is a little over two months old & 2.8 pounds. i need to know if her incision is infected

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 26th, 2019

Her incision looks fine. A bit of redness is normal. Monitor for swelling, discharge, bleeding, odor or lethargy. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian. Use an e-collar(cone) to prevent her form licking the site until the sutures are removed.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 7th, 2018

    Thank you for your question. The photos that are side views are of a poorer quality and on our end are a bit difficult to interpret/are blurry looking. The photo looking down on her belly looks good. Signs of infection include increased swelling, spreading redness, discharge from the incision site, gaping of the incision site. If these occur, contact your veterinarian for examination.

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    Answered By Rebecca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 31st, 2017

    From the pictures her incision looks good. However a physical exam would be needed to be sure there is no infection. Things to watch for: redness or discharge from the incision, gaping or opening of the incision, if Ava is constantly licking the incision, if she stops eating or acts sick, swelling at the incision site. If you notice any of that, please have Ava rechecked by her veterinarian.

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    Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 16th, 2020

    Hello. The incision looks like it might have become infected. The area around the incision is red and it appears that there is a small amount of a sticky discharge . I would recommend that you have the veterinarian recheck the incision to see if she may need some antibiotics. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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