My cat is jumping after neuter. Will stitches pop when I'm not home?

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My cat was just neutered today. I brought him home around 5pm and he is just now taking a nap at 9pm. He is very active and seems overly nervous and paranoid. He wont stop jumping. I am trying to keep him restricted but, he's a cat. Should I be concerned about him popping his stitches when I am not home during the day? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 12 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cat neuters are one of the few surgeries that do not require stitches and most vets do not place stitches. If your vet did not give any special instructions about stitches, then I wouldn't worry about it; it's expected that a cat will be a cat. If the vet did give some special instructions, then follow them as best as you can, but stitches are often placed assuming that there will be some tension due to running, jumping and licking; so I wouldn't be too worried about him causing major damage. It's good to have a look at his scrotum every day for the next 10 days. If you happen to notice excessive swelling (some swelling is expected in the first few days), pus, or any other abnormalities, then I'd recommend taking him in for an exam by your vet. The chances of a serious complication is very small, so I wouldn't worry about leaving him for the day. They usually recover quickly after this procedure and rarely have complications. I hope that helps and all is well with Lemur.

My cat is jumping after neuter. Will stitches pop when I'm not home?

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