[Raja's Mom]

(I'm not sure if this is an emergency so forgive me if this is in the wrong place.)

I just picked up my little boy from the vet this morning. He had his neuter surgery Thursday morning and recovered there while we were gone for the weekend. They sent him home without an e-collar (that cone that keeps him from licking or biting the stitches) because he didn't bother with them while being monitored. Now every 20 minutes or so I catch him licking there and it really has me worried. Should I go back and ask for an e-collar? Or is this normal and not a problem since it's been 4 days since the surgery?

Thanks in advance!