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How long does cat rectal prolapse surgery recovery take & sutures?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 3.5 lbs

How long does it take to recover after rectal prolapse surgery? How long does a cat should have sutures ?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 20th, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jimmy. While every procedure is different and recovery can vary, most of the time patients are fully recovered by 14 days after surgery. I hope this information helps!

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