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Originally Posted by Judithris  I got Buttercup home around 4:00 yesterday and she was pretty messed up. She would not eat anything or drink anything, but would walk around ok. She has 3 beds and she went from one of them to another and went under my computer desk as well to sleep.Cat naps most of the evening and night.
This morning she wanted one of her treats, which I gave her and she ate it, drank some water and went to the door to go out. She went out and down 4 steps and went potty with no problem. Now my question is-- she wants to lick all the time, mostly where they shaved her belly and her leg. I am afraid she will lick her stitches. Is this ok?? I have been told its good as long as she don't pull at them. They will heal faster. I bought a rubber cone for her but she sure don't like that. Any suggestions????
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No, licking of the incision area is NOT okay. Even if it doesn't give her an infection directly, keeping the wound moist by licking increases the likelihood of infection. For her comfort, I would try the inflatable e-collar first, as mentioned above. That worked for my Bella, and she was quite comfortable with it. Otherwise, a onesie might work. If nothing else works, you will have to use the rubber or plastic e-collar.