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What is the best way to seal an open wound on a cat's stomach from ripped stitches after spaying?
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∙ 15y ago
When my cat was spayed I used a plastic collar on her so she could rip at her stitches. Just like in humans when the stitches start to dry out and the wound is healing it can prickle or become very irritating. Please see the vet that performed the operation. Most cities have a humane society that can help with animal care, often at no charge. Call and find out. If that absolutely won't work for you, get steri-strips from the drug store and use them to close the incision. Keep it clean with peroxide and antibiotic cream. there are products on the market for human use that could be used on a cat, one being NEW SKIN. if you can not afford that try SUPPER GLUE. i have even used that on myself once. If none works take the cat to the vet. you should call the vet and explain what happened they will be able to tell you what you should use and do. If anything you should use Neosporin. Yeah, you gotta take your buddy to the vet. She could get a bad infection if you don't get that closed back up. The person who performed the surgery has seen this before, he/she will know what to do, and may not charge you (and if he does, probably not too much). This happened to a 5 month tabby that was supposed to be released after 5 days. Her spay wound was swelling and the outer stitches were gone. I gave her a round of amoxicillin 250mg/5ml suspension, 2.5 ml twice daily for 7 days. The swelling subsided and thank God, the wound closed. Best thing to do though is ask a vet about it. Better yet bring the animal to the vet for an examination.
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Can you get a dogs stitches wet?
no you cant because otherwise the stitches will get wet and then get soggy and fall out then if the wound isn't healed enough then the cut, or wound could bleed a lot.
Can you use betadine on an animal wound?
A 5% betadine solution is best for dogs and cats. Mainly use for aseptically cleaning of wounds and surgical suture (after spaying and neutering). Watch for excessive discharge on the wound site, if this happens. Flush it with saline solution and the betadine to dry it. Minimize the use of betadine to once every other day and watch for allergic reaction. If your dogs or cats are allergic to seafood, DO NOT USE it. Consult a nearest DVM if symptoms persist. Be kind to animals. Yours truly, Jon D. DVM.
Horses hind leg cut hot and limping?
Call a veterinarian and give him a complete description of the age and of the injury and follow his advice. Follow normal first aid procedures such as cleaning and disinfecting the wound. Keep it covered if possible and if the cut does not need stitches it will need cleaning and an antibiotic salve applied at least daily.
My chocolate lab has a blister like sore near the site where she was spayed what is it?
Your chocolate lab could have been licking the stitches. When the vet finishes the surgery they generally tie a small knot at the end which can cause a red lump, but that will go down in time. However, it's advisable you take your pet into your vet to have the wound examined to be sure it is not infected.
Is iodine safe on a cat's wound?
No, iodine is not safe on a cat's wound. The cat will end up licking the wound, therefore getting the iodine in his or her mouth. Iodine is poisonous and should not be consumed orally.
How can you find out the required number of stitches for a wound?
It's best to leave stitching up a wound to a medical professional. Usually it's roughly five stitches per inch, but it depends on the size of the wound and the size of the stitches as well.
What is meant by stitches and staples?
Stitches and staples are two methods by which a wound may be closed.
What do you call the act of uniting a wound by stitches?
suturing
Can you get a dogs stitches wet?
no you cant because otherwise the stitches will get wet and then get soggy and fall out then if the wound isn't healed enough then the cut, or wound could bleed a lot.
Can you swim if you have stitches in your forehead?
Doctors recommend avoiding swimming while you have stitches. You should wait until the wound has healed and the stitches are removed.
what is stitches?
Stitches are a common medical procedure used to close wounds and cuts. They involve using a needle and thread to sew the edges of the wound together, which helps the skin heal and prevents infection. There are several types of stitches, including running stitches, lock stitches, and interrupted stitches. The type of stitch used will depend on the location and severity of the wound. After the stitches are placed, they usually need to be kept clean and dry for about a week. Then, the stitches are typically removed by a medical professional.
What is the difference between stitches and sutures?
Sutures is the technical medical term for what you're calling stitches. Stitches is a nickname for the procedure due to the similarity of sewing stitches and having to tie a wound shut.
How do wound stitches get infected?
if you keep poor hygiene, chances of infectio are high.
What is the medical term meaning closing of stitches?
When doctors close a wound, they Suture it.
What are souchers?
Stitches for cut to keep the wound closed and help prevent infection
Why do you get staples in your head instead of stiches?
it depends on how deep the wound is. normally they will use stitches if the wound is small and deep but they use staples if the wound is bigger but not as deep. also staples are newer and supposed to be less painful then stitches. it also depends on where your wound is. normally they staple wounds on the head and stitch on your limbs. hope this helped?
Is there anything safe you can put on the stiff stitches after spaying to keep them from sticking to the dog's skin?
Sometimes when the vet has spayed the dog they can often end the stitching (a knot) leaving a piece of the stitch too long that can dig into the dog's belly. Either you can cut off the extra or take the dog back to the vet (there should be no additional cost for this) and have them check the stitches out. Stitches don't stick to the skin, but are sewn in. The vet would have told you when to bring the dog back to have the stitches removed. If the wound looks good and the dog is irritated by the stitches (each dog, just like a human can heal quickly or slowly) perhaps it's time for the dog to have the stitches out. See your vet right away!
