My cat pulled out a stitch after surgery. Is this an emergency?

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My cat had surgery on Friday for a growth removal on her face. She just ripped out one of her stitches but it's not bleeding or leaking and she doesn't seem to be in pain. She doesn't really scratch or lick it and doesn't move around a lot either. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 14.9 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Often, losing a single suture a few days after surgery isn't a huge deal, especially if the incision still appears to be closed and there is no bleeding or drainage. But it's hard to say if this is a problem or not without being able to see it. If you want to, you can post a photo of the incision for us to look at - we may be able to give you a better idea of whether it needs any treatment.

My cat pulled out a stitch after surgery. Is this an emergency?

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