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My cat was spayed, a dissolvable stitch is visible. Is it normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 6 months and 10 days old | 9.3 lbs

Hello, my cat was spayed last week Thursday (9 days ago) and she has been fine. Then she licked herself just and a stitch is visible. We were advised by the rescue centre they are dissolvable stitches if this is any use.

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2017

If the incision looks fine MooMoo should do well. The stitches usually take up to 3 to 4 weeks to completely dissolve depending on the brand used. If her incision is still healing, it's not red, has no discharge and it's not painful to the touch continue to monitor her as you have been doing. I also recommend contacting the shelter that spayed her tomorrow and finding out if they want to see her or not.

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Answered By Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Veterinarian
Published on September 3rd, 2018
Just make sure you do not see any opening of the incision, increased redness, bleeding, or discharge. If not, and the incision remains closed, you can closely monitor. If open, or any of the signs above, she may need the incision closed again or cultured for infection. Does she have an e collar on? If not she needs to wear one until the sutures come out to prevent further issues. If she is wearing one, and can reach around it, she will need a longer one (or if its a soft collar she will need a firm collar). I hope this helps and thank you for using Petcaoch!
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