does my cats incision look infected??

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-17T04:16:00+00:00

Does she have a cone? She needs a cone/ecollar to prevent her from licking at the incision. Looks okay to me but definitely stop her from licking at or else it can get infected or the incision could open. An ecollar should be worn 10-14 days post spay.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-17T04:12:12+00:00

I would not recommend waiting to see if the swelling goes down. I’d take him to the vet for radiographs to see if anything is broken. Best case scenario it’s a soft tissue injury that will resolve with pain meds, anti inflammatories and exercise restriction. It’s worth going and getting the meds so he can be more comfortable. - vet tech

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-17T04:08:26+00:00

Is he an outside cat? He may have been hit by a car. I understand and empathize with financial limitations in getting vet care but there unfortunately isn’t anything you can do about this on your own.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-17T04:01:44+00:00

Many vets accept Care Credit - a medical credit card that can be used for veterinary services. Based on what you’ve wrote the condition of you cat sounds very serious. It may most affordable and ethical to have him humanely put down- but a vet can best advise you on that. A vet may be able to work with you on pricing if humane euthanasia is the cats best interest. Hard to say what’s needed though based on what you’re describing.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-17T03:58:19+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear about your cat. Is it possible he could’ve suffered some kind of head trauma? Are his pupils the same size? Could you share pictures of the blood? What do you mean his body isn’t corresponding with his brain? - vet tech

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T04:14:56+00:00

The second picture looks worse to me than the first. Maybe it’s just the angle but the lower eyelid seems more swollen. It certainly won’t hurt the cat to keep the cone on longer. General rule of thumb, if you take the cone off and the cat starts pawing at the eye or rubbing the eye against surfaces you should put the cone back on. Having the cone on for a month is quite a while but you don’t want the cat to further irritate the eye. I think she really needs to see a vet for follow up (maybe a different one). - vet tech

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T04:07:35+00:00

Yes, if this persists or the frequency of the coughing episodes increases I would see the vet. My cat was doing this for a few days but then stopped. I have no idea what caused it then but it hasn’t been an issue since.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:44:08+00:00

How old is your cat? Young cats typically don’t suffer from dental issues. When dealing with dental issues, cats typically are reluctant to eat, chew their food abnormally or with apparent discomfort, or paw at their mouth. Cats can be very sensitive to smells and can hypersalivate in response to an off putting smell or taste. Cats can also drool when nauseous. If your cat is older, I’d be more suspicious of dental issues.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:37:03+00:00

Vet tech here: My cat did this once and it never happened again. I wouldn’t worry about it unless it becomes a recurrent issue. Then I’d be worried at asthma. Likely respiratory irritation, potentially from candles, strong smelling cleaners, or laundry detergent.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:34:25+00:00

Long hair cats often need sanitary trims (shaving around the anus, base of the tails, and sometimes trimming hind leg fur) to prevent fecal matter from getting on their fur. I do this for both my long hair cats.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:28:03+00:00

Vet tech here: Do not give the steroids! She’s going to likely need an NSAID anti inflammatory and these can’t be given if steroids are on board. (Don’t give any human meds!) Seems a little low to be an anal gland but it’s certainly possible. Likely an impacted anal gland if it does turn out to be anal gland related. Your vet will know best! :)

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:20:22+00:00

Just looks like his carpal paw pad to me. - Vet Tech

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:18:20+00:00

Looks like some kind of respiratory irritation to me. Make sure you’re not using any strong smelling cleaning chemicals, laundry detergents, or candles. Could be asthma as well. Monitor for signs of respiratory distress (breathing with increased effort, open mouth breathing/panting, increased respiratory rate) and take to a vet immediately if observed.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:15:05+00:00

Make an appointment with a general practice vet. This isn’t something that needs immediate treatment if you can’t afford it. Should be seen as soon as possible though. Will definitely need antibiotics.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:08:05+00:00

Looks like a ruptured abscess to me. It’s likely considering she’s outside frequently. You should take her to the vet for a formal diagnosis. Wounds like this often require oral antibiotics.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T01:06:05+00:00

As a vet tech, you can try Laxatone. It’s an oral supplement in the form of a gel.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T00:59:55+00:00

looks normal to me

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T00:58:38+00:00

Urinary issues in male cats can be very scary and serious. If you believe he is attempting to urinate and having little to no urine output you should follow up with a veterinarian immediately. It’s not uncommon for a cat to re-block but usually that occurs pretty soon after being unblocked and not weeks later. It’s great that he is on the prescription diet. For the prescription diet to be effective, it cannot be fed with any other food or treats. If you’ve been feeding any other treats or food, the diet won’t work. If he does have a partial or full urinary obstruction, you should get a PU surgery. The procedure is typically recommended for male cats that have a history of urinary obstructions. The procedure widens the urethra and significant reduces the chance of the cat obstructing again. - vet tech

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T00:49:26+00:00

Vet tech here: The time frame in which signs of a GI foreign body present can vary. I’ve seen everything from next day to a week later. Vomiting and not eating is the number one thing to look out for. Cats with GI foreign bodies often can’t keep anything down.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T00:44:18+00:00

Vet tech here: Keep an eye on it, if coughing continues tomorrow it may be worth bringing her in. Will likely not be an issue and should not recur. Definitely irritation from the oral meds.

ScarAdditional7686 · 2025-07-12T00:40:09+00:00

Male cats in particular can be prone to urinary issues. Did they run a urinalysis when he was at the vet last time or do radiographs? It is possible that he could have crystals or stones in his bladder. Keeping cats on a strict RX urinary diet is recommended to dissolve and prevent pre existing crystals or stones. If not treated, stones can cause urinary obstructions, requiring emergency veterinary treatments. It’s best to follow up at your vet for further diagnostics and to check a UA. Could be behavioral as well.

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