Just got my kitty spayed. How long will i have to wait before i can let her out of the house? Also, there's this rather large bump where her stitches are. Is that normal?
2006-08-14 03:12:20 · 12 answers · asked by lotr_seom 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
You should wait to let her out of the house until her stitches are removed and her incision has healed. The bump is probably a hematoma and should go away. They are very common and you often don't need to worry. You should watch for swelling, redness, and heat around the incision area though. If anything looks abnormal you should call your vet.
2006-08-14 03:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to keep her in at least 10 days or until the stitches are removed if they are that type.
The bump can be normal and just a muscle reaction to the stitches if it's not red. There may be bruising for a day or two which can appear red but it's under the skin, that's normal. If it looks red like it's irritated or infected then that's bad.
2006-08-14 05:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not let your kitty out of the house before 10 days...the bump you mentioned...is it at the end of the stitch line? if so, it is where the vet tied off the stitches...keep an eye on it. If it gets any bigger, take her back to the vet. Even if the stitches are meant to dissolve, take her back to the vet in 10 days to get the all clear from your vet before you allow her outside...better safe than sorry!
2006-08-14 03:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Swelling is normal. The swelling should continue to go down each day, not get larger. Also, make sure that the stitches aren't oozing any liquid. As far as letting her go outside, I don't believe in letting cats roam outside. She can't get pregnant, but she can get still get hit by a car or lick antifreeze from the ground, which is poisonous.
2006-08-14 03:22:45 · answer #4 · answered by lena b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 01:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as the bump....depending on how long ago the surgery was it could just be swelling, but I would watch her very closely...it could be a sign of infection. If it starts to look worse, or starts "oozing" you might need to pick up some antibiotics from your vet. I let my cat outside the day after I brought her home. If she is prone to wander off for a long periods of time, you might want to wait untill she is healed up a little more....or at least does not have an infection.
2006-08-14 03:19:38 · answer #6 · answered by mjboog2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
is the bump on her belly? if so, than that's where they sewed her back up. she might be a little swollen from the surgery. my female had that to after she was spayed. all her her fur was shaved off and the stitches were completly visible. don't worry she'll be almost completly healed in a week or two and all her fur will grow back. PLEASE don't let her out of your house!!!! it's a proven fact that indoor only cats live longer healthier lives.
THANK YOU very much for spaying your cat. you're one of ther very few responsible pet owners in this world. we all appreciate it greatly!!!!! =^-^=
2006-08-14 03:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by *miss lily* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure for the bump - but probably yes, it is the stitches that may be enflated.
As for going out of the house, she should be healed.
Best is to ask the vet, or the vet nurse. Just call the office, they will tell you. Don't be afraid to ask, it is part of the service you are paying for!!!
2006-08-14 03:18:42 · answer #8 · answered by OneLilithHidesAnother 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At least 7 days with minimum activity. Are her stitches disolvable or do you have to take her back to have them removed? Sometimes there is some swelling at the incision site as long as there is not a bunch of puss coming out she should be fine.
2006-08-14 03:18:40 · answer #9 · answered by wag35 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is she stiched up properly. Check the bump to make sure it isn't reallly red. If it is, she could have an infection.
You need to keep her in the house until she is healed. If you don't, she could get dirt in the surgery site.
2006-08-14 03:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by saphires77 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋