Cat spayed- Has abnormal lump-golf ball size

[raversage]

Hi,
Just 2 weeks or so ago I had my 7month old cat spayed.
According to material i've read, its normal for them to develop a small lump.
The lump on my cat is about the size of a golf ball, it is warm and I think its filled with blood. (an infection??)
I called the vet and they do not have an opening for another week.
I lack the money (until next week) to go to an emergancy care center.
I want to make sure it is not a fatal infection. She seems to be sensitive to it, which is unusual for her.
Is there any tips anyone could offer to inform me of the possibilities as to what it can be?

[Lucky Rescue]

This is not normal, and indicates infection.

We just had two cats spayed who had the same problem!

In their case, it was caused by defective sutures which caused a big infection.

Our cats had to undergo another surgery, to drain the infection and resuture the wound.

[CyberKitten]

I agree with Lucky - Beg, borrow - do whatever but getyour kitty to a vet asap!! Infections that large will only get worse. You can't wait!! More importantly, your kitty cannot wait! Ask a friend or someone - or put iot on your VISA , sell something,. The cost of this treatment will actually be much less now than it will be later and waiting may mean the infection could become so much worse and you'll be upset about more than the bill. Please bring him in!!!

I once found a cat while in univ (my pets were home while I was studying as an undergrad) that was badly hurt - I brought the cat to a vet, promised to come up with the money, phoned home knoiwng they'd help but in the meantime, asked every student I knew- among all of us, we had enough to pay the bill and the vet was so helpful, she herself adopted the kitty (He's been hit by a car but was not so dire as to require surgery, but stitches and road rash and so forth). Still, with IV's and everything, it did add up. So - I am sure you can find some friends to help. People will help if you ask, really!!!

[t.pettet]

Since this is an emergency take the cat back to vet who did surgery and demand they treat it - you don't need an appointment for an emerg.