My neutered cat has a stitch sticking out and scabs. What should I do?

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my cat was neutered a month ago and the vet used dissolvable stitches, there is a stitch still sticking out that he bites at and there is also round scabs caked around where his stitches are. what should i do? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 lbs

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

A check up would be needed to remove the stitch (which may be an internal one) and allow adequate healing. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/chewing. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My neutered cat has a stitch sticking out and scabs. What should I do?

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