My cat is trying to pull out spay stitches. What happens if she does?

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Hi , my cat has just been neutered and they shave the part which they stich however , she keeps trying to remove the stich what happens if she succeeds???? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

If Shadow manages to pull out the stitches, the incision will come apart, leaving a big incision where infection can enter into the body, and there is a potential of herniation of internal organs. That becomes a medical emergency. If she has pulled out stitches, you need to take her into the vet right away. To prevent her from licking at her spay incision, she needs to be wearing an Ecollar all the time. You can get one from the vet or a pet store.

My cat is trying to pull out spay stitches. What happens if she does?

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