How can I tell if my spayed female cat’s wound is healing well?
Expert Answer
Normally, if the spayed female cat’s wound shows no redness, heat, scar overgrowth, or purulent discharge, and the scab gradually falls off, that is a sign of good recovery. After the spay surgery, put an Elizabethan collar on the cat to prevent it from licking the surgical wound.
At the same time, keep the environment dry and clean and prevent the wound from getting wet. As the cat’s wound heals, the itching will gradually ease and the cat will stop trying to lick or chew the wound.
My spayed girl's incision looked great once I kept the e-collar on and the area dry, no redness or discharge meant it was healing right. I'd watch for heat, swelling, or any pus, and don't let her lick, that's the big one. Mine itched as it closed and the cone saved her from reopening it, keep the cone on the full time the vet says, a clean dry wound with a scab forming is exactly what you want to see.