How to remove the stitches after neutering a male cat

When removing stitches from a male cat after neutering, you will need to prepare supplies such as iodine, scissors, tweezers, and cotton swabs. First, disinfect the wound with iodine, then gently lift the stitches with tweezers and cut them with scissors. Finally, use a cotton swab to wipe off any excess iodine. Remove the stitches about a week after the neutering procedure, with the exact timing depending on the wound's recovery progress. Usually, the incision from a male cat's neutering surgery is small and does not require stitching. However, if the cat is larger, stitching may be necessary.

First, after a week of the neutering procedure, if the wound healing is going well, you can start removing the stitches. Prepare iodine, scissors, tweezers, and cotton swabs. After disinfecting the wound, spray iodine on the cat's wound area, wipe it off with a cotton swab, and gently lift the stitching area with tweezers. Cut the stitches short with scissors, then gently pull out the thread with tweezers. Finally, re-disinfect the wound with iodine using a cotton swab. After removing the stitches, ensure that the cat wears an Elizabethan collar to prevent it from licking the iodine. Remove the collar once the iodine has evaporated.

Secondly, male cats usually begin sexual maturity around 6 months old, exhibiting symptoms such as howling, spraying urine, and running away from home. If there is no breeding requirement, it is recommended to have the cat neutered during its non-breeding period to alleviate the inconvenience caused by hormonal fluctuations and prevent the cat from contracting reproductive system diseases such as testicular cancer and prostate hyperplasia.

Lastly, after the procedure, the cat needs to wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent it from licking the surgical wound. For the first three days, inject the cat with antibiotics and spray them with antiseptic medicine daily to prevent wound inflammation. Feed the cat again about 6 hours after the surgery. Start with small amounts of easily digestible liquid food and clean drinking water, avoiding a sudden large intake of food that may stimulate the cat's gastrointestinal tract and lead to vomiting or diarrhea.