Licking the wound of a neutered cat may not lead to infection, but if the cat licks the wound frequently, the chance of infection will be higher, and it will also affect the normal recovery of the wound, so it is best not to let the cat lick the wound to avoid wound infection and inflammation. . You can wear an Elizabethan collar on your cat, which can effectively prevent the cat from licking the wound.

Precautions after cat sterilization surgery:

1. They also need to wear Elizabethan rings and surgical gowns after surgery to prevent cats from licking the wounds and causing Wound infection or secondary dehiscence.

2. The wound area also needs to be disinfected and topical antibacterial spray used every day to promote wound healing.

3. Within seven days after the operation, try to limit the cat’s activities to avoid strenuous exercise, which may cause the wound to not heal for a long time.