My kitten's spay stitches are sticking out. Should I remove them?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 9 months and 15 days old | 4 lbs
My kitten was spayed a couple of months ago but she still has a piece of stitches sticking in her skin. Should I worry or can I try to pull it out, it's stuck in her skin really bad.
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Published on March 15th, 2017
I would leave the remaining suture alone unless it seems to be bothering Kloe. Depending on what type of suture your veterinarian uses, it may disintegrate and come out on its own over the next few weeks, or it may be a type of non-absorbable suture that is designed to stay in place permanently. If the area around the suture looks red or irritated, or if it seems to be bothering her, I would suggest taking her back to your vet to have this checked - he/she can safely remove it if needed.
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Published on September 2nd, 2017
At the moment the suture line looks fine, as long as it does not open she is ok to stay like this. do not let her out until it's been 10 days from the surgery, if it starts to open up take her right away to your vet and he will get it fixed.
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