My cat's surgical incision opened. What should I do about stitches?

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Hi - my cat got a mast cell tumor removed three days ago. He scratched near the incision and i think pulled the incision apart enough to loosen the stitches. Now it looks like the wound is coming apart. What should I do? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 5 years and 7 months old | 14 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Neptune. Poor kitty! That does look open and irritated, and think he needs to see a vet now to have this restitched. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

My cat's surgical incision opened. What should I do about stitches?

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