Generally speaking, it takes about 7 days for a cat to remove the sutures after surgery. At this time, the wound is basically fully grown, and it is not a big problem for the cat to lick it occasionally. During this period, it is recommended that the owner sterilizes the cat's wound. Anti-inflammatory drugs are needed within 3 days after the operation to prevent secondary infection of the wound. In addition, the owner can also be given antiseptic and myogenic drugs to promote rapid wound healing.

How to care for cats after surgery:

1. 3 hours after surgery is the period of high incidence of surgical complications. Stay for at least 3 hours to confirm that the cat is awake and stable before proceeding. Leave the hospital. Before waking up from anesthesia, be sure to keep the cat lying on its side with its neck straight to ensure smooth breathing.

2. After surgery and anesthesia, cats will be in a state of stress, showing symptoms such as trembling, moaning, and salivation. At this time, the owner's comfort can relieve pain and reduce stress to a great extent.

3. Prepare a comfortable nest mat and blanket to keep it warm, because anesthesia and surgery will lower the cat's body temperature. To prevent contamination from involuntary urination during the awakening period, a pee pad can be laid on the nest mat.

4. Wearing a collar on the cat after surgery can prevent the cat from scratching the wound after licking and biting, so as to avoid infection after the wound cracks.

5. Any surgery involves the risk of infection, so you must take anti-inflammatory injections or anti-inflammatory drugs on time as directed by your doctor.

6. Generally, the sutures can be removed on the seventh day after the operation. One week after the sutures are removed, you must still wipe the incision site with iodine every morning and evening, because the sutures have just been removed and the needle holes of the sutures have not yet grown properly. Failure to pay attention to hygiene can also easily lead to infection.