We had her spayed about a few weeks ago. Went and her stitches taken out. The other night i picked her up to look at her incision to see how it was healing and much to my surprise there was a STRING coming through it... I figure it to be an internal stitch??? But when I checked it today there was a pussy liquid with a small, miniscule amount of blood. I plan on taking her to the vet after a while, but I what I want to know is... Is this normal?????????
2006-09-29 04:18:53 · 8 answers · asked by sunkistheart 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
LOL those stars are Pus... Guess Spelled that wrong...
2006-09-29 04:19:58 · update #1
My husband is taking her to the vet right now. I usually take her, but I have work and we didn't know how long it would take. I'll post an update for others to know what is going on should they ever have the same thing happen to them.
2006-09-29 04:37:19 · update #2
Sorry for pointing out the OBVIOUS, but yes take her to the vet. My Stimpy told me to say that; I do wish she'd quit reading over my shoulder...
2006-09-29 04:29:58 · answer #1 · answered by renhoez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it is an internal stitch. These usually take a number of weeks to dissolve and it has seems to have worked it's way loose as it is breaking down. There could be a mild infection which has caused the the wound to open slightly, especially if your cat has been licking at it.
It is not something that usually happens. Am sure the vet will be able to reassure you and may be pop your cat on a quick course of antibiotics.
2006-09-29 11:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by futterbly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This happened when I had my dog spayed. She got a low grade infection from her internal stitches and I had to take her back to the vet. They had to open the outer incision and clean up the internal, then sew her back up again.
2006-09-29 11:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by dph 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I currently work for a veterinary hospital and I HIGHLY suggest taking her to your veterinarians. I discharge surgery and if there is a string coming from her incision, it is more than likely her suture. Also, she is probably developing an infection and should be seen ASAP. Eventually if you wait too long she could develop internal bleeding. Please take her to your veterinarian. Also, I reccomend getting her an Elizabethan Collar to prevent her from licking her incision. Make sure it is longer than her face so she cant get it. Good luck
2006-09-30 19:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Donna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she has an infection if there's pus.
I've never seen blue string used as suture material, but it does sound as though suture material is coming through the abdominal wall.
Hope your vet appointment is REAL SOON!!!! You don't want an infection raging that could possibly be fatal.
2006-09-29 11:25:18 · answer #5 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be an internal stitch that has come loose, and as long as your cat isn't pulling it herself, and it isn't causing your cat discomfort, you could leave it a few weeks. Otherwise, (and I think this is more likely) take her to the vets as soon as you can. Don't pull the string yourself.
2006-09-29 11:24:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes blue is used in surgical suture. Sounds like an infection is starting. Take her back to the vet.
2006-09-29 11:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by LisaMarie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It might just be a protruding stitch, but who knows, maybe they left something in there. Just go have them look at it. It it not the usual thing.
2006-09-29 11:23:40 · answer #8 · answered by Suzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋