she has stictches that are stainless steel and have to be removed in ten days. she has a lamp shade collar so she cant clean it herself. please help?
2007-02-06 06:43:21 · 10 answers · asked by krw1jad 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The wound should not need cleaned as yet. If the stitches are secure then there should be no leakage from the wound. Any small traces of blood etc, that are there just now will do no harm. It is better not to interfere with the wound at all. Once the stitches come out and the collar off, the cat will clean herself thoroughly and without harm.
2007-02-06 06:53:10 · answer #1 · answered by artemis_of_the_woods 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the vet has instructed you to do any cleaning it is not necessary. I know how cats hate those collars and it will keep her away from possibly infecting the incision. The incision will close up in a few days anyway and there will be no danger of infection.
She will be sore there for a few days too so your cleaning the incision will just add to her distress.
2007-02-06 06:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is licking the incision because it is instinct for the cat to lick a wound. If she is only doing this when she is bathing herself she should be fine. The most important thing is that she does not lick excessively or pull at her sutures. She may need a collar if she tries to pull the sutures out. Just keep close eye on her and dont let her mess with it too much.
2016-05-24 00:14:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um wow. No don't clean it, but I would definately call my vet and ask why he used STAPLES instead of dissolving stitches which MOST ALL VETS use. I think your getting second rate care for your cat and are having to pay twice to take the cat back and get the staples out
2007-02-06 07:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by SavingCats 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is oozing or dirty, you can use a moist towel to blot it clean, but generally she should be left alone to rest and heal. It will make her anxious if you fuss with her incision, so you are best to just give her extra attention to her front end and lots of quiet to rest.
2007-02-06 07:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by Bluestocking88 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can clean the area VERY gently with warm soapy water if it's looking soiled, but otherwise leave it alone. You can help the healing by applying a little Neosporin to the surgery site.
Get you cat back to the vet if you see any signs of infection: redness, swelling, oozing, etc.
2007-02-06 06:48:34 · answer #6 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When my dog got spayed they told us to gently clean the area with water. But it got infected and they gave us special stuff- i dunno, maybe it's different for cats. Ask your vet, it may vary between cats and dogs.
2007-02-06 06:50:12 · answer #7 · answered by Zaxop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vet didn't say anything about it, then leave them alone.
2007-02-06 06:49:35 · answer #8 · answered by srbunce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave them be, they dont want the cat to clean them and you shouldnt either...keep her inside and she will b fine
2007-02-06 06:47:41 · answer #9 · answered by CRAZY 8 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should call and ask the vet but runing water over it should be okay
2007-02-06 06:48:37 · answer #10 · answered by j_breezy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋