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My cat's spay incision looks open. Is this normal? Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Is my cat's spay incision open? Should I take her to the vet?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2020

From the picture it may seem slightly open, but just superficially (skin). This will heal very quickly and it does not seem any vet's intervention is needed at this stage. Please keep in touch with us in the next few days to give us some follow up informations. More pictures would be required to evaluate better this wound.

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    Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 18th, 2019

    It is actually fairly common for the incision to be raised after a spay due to swelling and tension along the skin. I think this looks relatively normal, but if Mune seems excessively painful, or if you notice redness or discharge you may want to have your vet take a look.

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    Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 3rd, 2019

    Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Some scabbing around the incision site can be normal as the skin heals. If the stitches are internal, the small bit of stitch you are seeing may be an internal stitch coming through which may not be a concern at this point. If she had external sutures, these should have been taken out about 10-14 days after her surgery. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Davis

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 8th, 2017

    Yes, it's closed and doesn't look infected. The incision has a scab and puckering from the internal stitches. It will smooth out and disappear over the next few weeks. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care Mia.

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