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Spayed cat can't walk, screams in pain, has lump. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

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

I got my cat spayed October 26th and a few days ago a lump showed up under the incision, and today she cant walk on her back legs but when she does she screams in pain

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 5th, 2019

This not being able to walk on her back legs isn't normal, and it's a medical emergency. Kitty has to see a vet now. This lump could be a post-op complication like a seroma. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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