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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2004Worried Sick About Sammy
Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a small lump right under her incision, but I didn't worry about that, I figured is was just internal stitches and maybe some scarring. But today when I checked her she stretched out and I found that huge lump. When I tried touching it gently she meowed and bit my hand (well, OK, she does that no matter where I try to touch her unless she's sleepy and wants to cuddle, but this time it may be from pain - I don't know). You know what a worry wort I am, so she's going to the vet first thing in the morning (the NEW vet I found, not the butcher who did her surgery and hacks the toes off of innocent cats!). But in the meantime, do any of you have any experience with this on newly spayed cats? The surgery was done on August 12, 10 days ago. Thanks for any advice or help you can give me. Hugs, CatNipped In the fine newsgroup "rec.pets.cats.anecdotes", "CatNipped" > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. > I'm talking about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > with this on newly spayed cats? The surgery was done on August > 12, 10 days ago. I was very worried when my Shadow had abdominal surgery and he had very lumpy skin where the stitches were, but it was totally normal and it went away after a week or two. Shadow had stitches from his lower belly all the way up to his upper abdomen. Purrs for Sammy's recovery.  SignatureCheryl > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped Can't help you with any past experience on this, but I would do the same as you, get her to TED a.s.a.p. Maybe she has been fiddling with her stitches and it's a hernia? Don't panic yet. Good luck, keep us updated. Tweed I just had a kitten spayed. During the surgery they found out her ovaries were cystic. so needless to say I worried over her immensely. The vet said no need. but the next day her incision had swollen more than Im used to. I took her in, and he said she was just having a reaction to the sutures. A few days later it was much more swollen, and looked horrid. I took her back in, and again I was reassured that it was just the reaction. A couple days after that it started to subside, and she looks pretty normal now (and boy am I going to have a hard time when I give these guys up!!) > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped >Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking >about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >CatNipped YES, that happened to my cat Cellie. He was a male cat they tried to spay (but that's another story)....this large lump came up at the incision site. I wish I could remember the medical name for it, but the vet said it was nothing to worry about. It went away. I hope it's the same for Sammy. Sherry > >Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm > >talking [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > >days > >ago. If she doesn't seem to be losing strength, there are so many possibilities I'd only be guessing. Lots of the possibilities, to reassure you, may go away on their own. Part of the problem (aside from knowing less about feline than human surgery) is we don't know the exact technique used. While surgeon friends insist that properly used surgical staples are as good as sutures, I still have seen more inflammation with staples -- in a small set of patients. Getting her seen is the best course of action. > innocent cats!). But in the meantime, do any of you have any experience > with this on newly spayed cats? The surgery was done on August 12, 10 days > ago. I think it's somewhat normal to have some inflamation at the site of surgery. I would give the vet a call and ask, just to be sure. SignatureVictor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com >Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking >about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >with this on newly spayed cats? The surgery was done on August 12, 10 days >ago. I haven't had many cats who were spayed - in fact just LB and my Sammy - so am not really the best source of information. Anyway, my Sammy also had a lump for about two weeks, so it sounds like your Sammy's is much bigger. My Sam's went away over time after her stitches were out, but don't really remember how long it took to be completely gone. Anyway, sounds like you're doing the right thing by checking with TED - the new TED that is. Sending purrs that it will turn out to be nothing to worry about. SignatureSteve Touchstone, faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and Rocky stouchst@JUNKsirinet.net [remove Junk for email] Home Page: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/index.html Cat Pix: http://www.sirinet.net/~stouchst/animals.html > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped Rosie had a thicker scar after her surgery than I expected. No sign of it now. Jo > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped It seems to me that is normal but it has been a long time. As long as it is not oozing or angry red, it's probably OK, but give the vet a call or take her in. No harm in having it checked out. > > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > not oozing or angry red, it's probably OK, but give the vet a call or take > her in. No harm in having it checked out. Please let us know what you find out -- purrs a'comin'! Christine I have never had a female cat, so can't offer any suggestions. But I am sending purrs for it to turn out to be completely normal. -- Britta Sandpaper kisses, a cuddle and a purr. I have an alarm clock that's covered in fur! Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped "CatNipped" <CatNipped@ix.netcom.com> wrote > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I don't have any advice, but we are sending purrs for it to be nothing. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki Email marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/frankiennikki > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped You've already done what I would recommend, that is, checking it with a vet. I would just ask, is she eating, behaving and sleeping normally? Does she appear listless, or withdrawn? Hopefully, this latest worry will be eased by Sammy's return to normal. I hope a temporary reaction to her surgery will be all it is. Purring for Sammy and you, Melissa Panther, Francesca and Nina > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped I don't know anything about it, as we've had all boycats until Tallulah arrived, and we're not spaying her until Hubert's weaned, but we are sending mighty purrs Sammy's way. I do hope it's nothing serious. ------ Krista >Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking >about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >CatNipped Sorry-- Stinky and I have got nothing but purrs for her and you to be OK. Let us know what TED says. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ >Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking >about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >CatNipped I was worried about Merlyn after her spay, too. From what I was told, as long as the lump is no bigger than a grape, it is probably okay. If it's more orange size, then you definitely need to get her into the vet. Purrs she will be just fine. Ginger-lyn > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. I noticed after the surgery that she had a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > CatNipped I could be a collection of lymph and can be drained. It could also be a small hernia from a broken stitch. Whatever it is, purrs that kitty will improve and live a long happy life. MLB Lots of purrs and best wishes for Sammy and hugs for you, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Sammy has a big lump on her tummy at the site of her surgery. I'm talking > about the size of a man's thumb. <snip >Thanks for any advice or help you can give me. > >Hugs, > >CatNipped Except going to the Vet I have no advice, but am sending purrs. Suz Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Waiting for inspiration. Please hold while I contemplate my navel. |\__/| (=':'=) (")_(") |
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