Female cat spay: Is her incision healing? What about the stitches?

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Female cat was neutered yesterday. Are the stitches fine? (Dissolvable type). Is the ball some kind of glue or something else? When and how can the wound be cleaned safely? One picture from the same day as surgery and two after first night. Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 8 months and 23 days old | 10.5 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. From the pictures the incision looks ok; though be sure you are monitoring at home make sure there is no discharge, opening of the incision, swelling, heat or redness at the incision line. Make sure that Yuki isn't licking or chewing at the incision. Do not clean or wipe the incision line as this can irritate it and cause Yuki to try to lick. Do no apply any medications. If you notice any swelling or discharge, please take her back to the veterinarian. Also monitor that she is eating, drinking and urinating/defecating normally. The incision line will take 10-14 days to heal.

Female cat spay: Is her incision healing? What about the stitches?

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