It was done in Jan but its wound keep opening up after the stitches have been removed or before being removed. She has been stitched up several times. Blood tests showed negative for FIV, leukemia nor aids. She has been staying with the vet and kept in cage to prevent her from licking her wound nor be too active. She also seem depressed with that Elizabethen collar. What else can I do? It breaks my heart to see her suffering.
2007-04-29 22:07:00 · 5 answers · asked by Piggy 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
This is very unusual, and I would still suggest there is something going on with your cat that prevents her from healing properly - tell vets about it if she has any future ops.
I think you're doing the best thing - the only thing in fact, by having her confined. You could get a cage and keep her confined at home though instead of the vets - you can take your cat home if you want, they can't keep her there. She must stay confined at all times though!
Just to be on the safe side I would ask people at the vet surgery how often they experience this with their cat spays. If they say 'quite often' or even 'now and then' I would beware, because it is very unusual!
Please don't let this bad experience put you off having cats spayed in the future - I've never actually heard of this happening in a healthy young cat, so I would say it'll be a one-off for you.
Chalice
2007-04-29 23:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's great thet you had your cat tested for Felv/FIV but how about Bartonella Henslea? it's a blood parasite that can delay healing of wounds in cat (and people). It's transmitted by fleas. Even if your cat doesn't have fleas now, she may have before you got her. This disease is commonly known as Cat Scratch Disease or Cat Scratch Fever (It's not just a song :). It most commonly causes gingivitis in cats and can cause flu-like symptoms in people.
2007-04-30 01:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by joythegreat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not bring her home and cage (confine) her there including the Elizabethan collar? At least she is with you at home instead of a clinic. She will be less depressed and she would welcome being home which may elevate her mood thus helping her to heal faster. She should be getting some antibiotic salve (ointment) on the incision like neosporen or bactoderm to help with the healing.
2007-04-29 22:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by chicki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the cage idea some time, otherwise it's time for a new vet. She'll have to bear with the vet on this one till she's healed.
2007-04-29 22:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately she should wear the collar until she's healed. Then she can romp and play when she is able. Just be patient with the vet's recommendations, and your cat should be fine soon.
2007-04-29 22:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by gone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋