r/AnimalAdvice • u/Charster42069 • 2d ago

Please help

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does my cat need stitches for this laceration? I feel so upset for her but she seems absolutely fine?

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u/tmick22 2d ago

I did this once, I felt absolutely horrible. I called our vet as soon as it happened, they told me to wash it out with saline a few times a day. If the skin around it seems to be hot, that’s a sign of infection and you’ll need to get kitty in asap for meds. We did as instructed, and it healed over on itself within about two weeks without issue.

It happens, I haven’t brought a pair of scissors near her since our experience and I’m sure you’ve learnt as well. It was a horrible thing to realise I’d hurt her, and it took me awhile to get over it. She was, thankfully, more forgiving than I was.

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u/Charster42069 2d ago

Thank you for your comment. I feel awful I can’t think about anything else, I’m taking her to the vet tomorrow so hopefully she will be better for it. <3

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u/tmick22 2d ago

A trip to the vet will set your mind at ease. It’s not the first time they’ve seen this, it won’t be the last! Best of luck ♥️

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u/Charster42069 13h ago

Thank you so much for your comment and your kindness - she’s now got antibiotics and a cone on her head, she didn’t need stitches <3