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My cat's neuter incision is oozing and smells bad. Is it infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 months and 18 days old | 10 lbs

My cat got neutered about a week ago and i think he has an infection. i noticed some oozing earlier and I believe there is a foul order coming from him

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 13th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question. I would recommend that he sees his veterinarian to check his incision site. It is difficult to say without seeing a picture, but based on your description an infection is certainly possible. In addition to discharge, an infected incision site will be red, swollen and painful or hot to the touch. In the meantime, be sure to prevent him from the licking the area. I hope this information helps!

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