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So as I mentioned, my cat split a nail down to quick at the vet on Thursday. I managed to get the bleeding under control but once I allowed my cat to not have the elizabethan collar... he went at it and early took the scab off. I woke up to blood all over my house (I am still finding it).
So I put the e-collar back on and the bleeding is under control. I got some antibiotics and my cat seems in good shape.
My question is, how long should I leave the e-collar on? When will it be likely that he can't open the wound again?
I asked this question of my vet and as usual.. she didn't answer (probably doesn't know) I was thinking 7 days would be enough. But I would prefer to leave it on long enough that there will be no chance at further injury.
So I put the e-collar back on and the bleeding is under control. I got some antibiotics and my cat seems in good shape.
My question is, how long should I leave the e-collar on? When will it be likely that he can't open the wound again?
I asked this question of my vet and as usual.. she didn't answer (probably doesn't know) I was thinking 7 days would be enough. But I would prefer to leave it on long enough that there will be no chance at further injury.