My cat had abscess surgery. Why isn't her drainage tube draining?

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My cat recently was taken into the hospital after a run-in with an opossum. she had bad injuries and the doctor said she needed surgery due to an abscess. she's been home two day now but the work seems a little.. off. The doctor said she would have a tub put in her to help drain any fluids but it there has been no drainage and the 'tube' seems to just go right through the injury- we'd like a second opinion so we can take her elsewhere is needed. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The tube is a drainage and seems well placed. If there is no fluid coming out from the wound the tube can be removed in the next 48hours. The wound seems, externally, healing quite well so if Luna is ok in herself (eating well, no lethargy, no vomiting or diarrhoea and no excessive discomfort), everything seems going well postoperatively. The outcome will be good, and I do not think you need to seek advice from another vet. I would discuss Penrose drainage removal with your vet and continue with medications prescribed (antibiotics are needed). Differentials include skin cysts, infections, benign or more sinister type of tumors. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My cat had abscess surgery. Why isn't her drainage tube draining?

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