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Neutered cat's incision is bleeding after a fight. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 months and 5 days old | 7 lbs

Cat was neutered 6 days ago scratched or bitten by other cat bleeding a little on incision should I be concerned

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on April 7th, 2018

Unfortunately your picture of Spec's wound is a little blurry, but it looks bigger than a simple scratch to me. It also looks quite red, and it appears that there may be some discharge coming from it. If this wound is on his surgical incision, I would be concerned especially if he was bitten. Cat bites typically become infected and abscess. Gently clean the area with warm water and antiseptic soap, and I would have this wound examined and treated by a vet today. Best of luck!

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