How long do Seromas last in cats?
The suture material used to close the incision during your female cat’s surgery is buried underneath the skin and dissolves over a period of 6-12 months.
When to worry about a cat’s incision after surgery?
Inspect the Incision: If your cat has an incision, check on it in the morning and again at night. It may be red and swollen for the first day or so, but continued redness, swelling, or seepage should be cause for concern. Check with your vet if you think the wound isn’t healing properly.
Is it normal for a cat to have a lump after surgery?
Good communication with your personal veterinarian is key after any animal surgery. However, there are a few general tips that can help ensure your cat has a successful recovery and reduce the risk of a postoperative lump at the surgery site.
What kind of surgery do I need for my Cat?
The only surgery for most cats, if they’re lucky, will be their spay or neuter surgery. But as cats get better care, and potential problems are diagnosed earlier, they may also need surgery for other conditions.
What happens when your cat has gastrointestinal surgery?
Please make sure that you cat is eating every day. Gastrointestinal surgery can result in some degree of nausea, but if your cat is not eating, please let us know as it could be an indication of a complication. ? Pain medications. o Please follow label instructions and give these until they are gone.
Inspect the Incision: If your cat has an incision, check on it in the morning and again at night. It may be red and swollen for the first day or so, but continued redness, swelling, or seepage should be cause for concern. Check with your vet if you think the wound isn’t healing properly.
Good communication with your personal veterinarian is key after any animal surgery. However, there are a few general tips that can help ensure your cat has a successful recovery and reduce the risk of a postoperative lump at the surgery site.
Please make sure that you cat is eating every day. Gastrointestinal surgery can result in some degree of nausea, but if your cat is not eating, please let us know as it could be an indication of a complication. ? Pain medications. o Please follow label instructions and give these until they are gone.
Do you have to take your cat home after surgery?
Will your cat need to spend the night at the veterinary hospital, or will you be able to bring her home the same day? Dr. Plotnick sends most of his surgical patients home the same day, only about a third may need to spend the night. Ask your veterinarian about post-surgical care instructions.
