Since we got back from the vet's yesterday evening, Leo hasn't stopped licking his private parts. I'm worried it won't heal properly and might get infected? Need some help! Thanks
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It’s completely normal to worry, Ohara. If you only knew how many times I’ve called my vet, I honestly think the nurses there must be so patient! ;)
You're spot on, Soso. Actually, there’s another option these days that’s much less annoying for them but just as effective at stopping them from licking. It’s a sort of inflatable collar that looks a bit like a neck brace—I’ll see if I can find a picture of one for you.
Ohara,
It’s completely normal to stress out when you love your fur babies so much. Did the vet say it was from disinfecting it with Betadine? It’s the best thing to use really, it’s what the vets use – Betadine or a similar antiseptic, it’s all the same! And yes, it’s the healing that’s making it itchy, just like it is for us after an operation!
So you see, it’s nothing serious, you can relax now.
He probably told you to just dab it with a bit of gauze and some Betadine!
In a few days, everything will be fine, and Léo will be back to himself and you will be too.
Laurence and her Noah’s Ark
I’ve just called the vet, and they told me it’s normal for the first few days and to disinfect it with some antiseptic. I think I’m just stressing out way too much!!!!
Civa,
Well, look, I personally don’t have any more cats to get spayed myself, but I reckon it probably depends on the vet. At the practice I’ve been going to for 22 years, there are three new vets now as the others have retired, though there is still one left I’ve known since the start! So I suppose that explains it—the new ones use all the latest techniques! I’m not a vet, so I wouldn’t know for sure! But anyway, cone or no cone, the main thing is that they’re neutered or spayed! As for the cone, it must just be down to the vet, but at least if I have friends getting their cats spayed, I won’t be surprised if they don’t come home with one!
Laurence and her Noah’s Ark
