My other 5 month old kitten who is not spayed tries to lick the other kittens incision as well. I have an elizibethian collar on my newly spayed kitten
2007-10-24 15:26:20 · 10 answers · asked by graysiekay 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
My other 5 month old kitten who is noy spayed tries to lick the others incision as well. I have an elizibethian collar on my newly spayed kitten.
The vet gave me some cream to put on the incision if she starts licking it and its not working! The taste doesnt bother her one bit.
2007-10-24 16:28:21 · update #1
Try to separate them when you are not around, its fine them being together when you are there to supervise them, but if your other cat keeps licking the stitches it can loosten them making a longer healing progress or even make them come out.
2007-10-24 22:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by aimee r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, usually dogs can get spayed or neutered no earlier than 6 months. If the same goes for cats, they were spayed a little early. Since cats lick themselfs, maybe shes just licking around that area since its sore. Usually, vets put pet cones on their heads to not bite and lick the incision. In a few days, she'll probably be alright. If she's not better in aboutb 3-5 days, i suggest taking her to a vet. Good luck
2016-04-10 03:43:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet should have sent your cat home with an e collar. There are now softer e collars made for cats instead of those ugly plastic ones used in the past. E collars can sometimes be found at pet stores like PetsSmart and Petco.
2007-10-24 16:05:56 · answer #3 · answered by wpowens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had my cat spayed, the vet told me it was all right for her to lick the incision as long as she was not trying to pull out the stitches. He said that she was keeping it clean and that would help it heal faster.
2007-10-24 18:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your best option is to keep the cats seperated until the stitches come out. Another option would be to get one of the Elizabethian Collars for the cat that did not have surgey. Also, I would not use the Bitter Apple Spray without checking with my Vet.
2007-10-24 15:52:40 · answer #5 · answered by Joan F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An E-collar is the best option for preventing licking. Hopefully your vet dispensed several days of pain medication, which will help a lot with the inflammation and pain of the surgery, and should help her feel more comfortable and heal faster.
2007-10-24 15:30:51 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's okay that your cat is licking the incision and even the other one. It is cleaning it out. It is a natural reaction when they are cut. There will be less chance of infection with the licking then with out. Rememebr cats are really clean animals and they will keep themselves and their cuts clean. And take off the collar. It is very cruel for them. Cats can take care of themselves.
2007-10-24 16:02:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can also try getting what's known as bitter apple spray. It doesn't hurt the kitten to have it sprayed directly onto the incision, but they hate the taste. It will keep her and the other kitten from messing with it.
2007-10-24 15:36:42 · answer #8 · answered by A B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the one with the incision should really be secluded right now (like in a bathroom) with its own litterbox (to help keep down on the chance of infection). they can have supervised time together. in the meantime, keep the collar on. once the stitches come out, alls back to normal.
2007-10-24 15:30:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need one of those plastic collars that look like a funnel. That is what they are for.
2007-10-24 15:35:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋