Stitches

tips or experience in taking care of a wounded cat?

my cat just got back from the vet. because of the wound, he was given four stitches. the doctor provide me with dressing solution. and medication and ask me to observe on his diet up until the day the stitches can be opened. do you have any other tips? or experience. this is the first case i ever encounter. my cat got bitten by another cat. at first i thought he was bitten by a fox. thank god he's fine

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1. garbage can
2. make sure cat dont go outside much cause it may run away
3. yes if it has dressing change it and clean it every day. does he have round color on to keep from messing with it? well just take care like that and that should be all if hes got meds give them to him take care.
4. keep the kitty indoors, Give meds regularly, keep plenty of water out and wash your hands before and after. Try some cat nip. It might llike that.
5. keep it clean do not let the cat out so it will not get hurt again lots of love
6. Give the cat a lot of Attention, but do not disrupt the cat when it is sleeping. Sleeping is crucial when a cats healing.
7. Just take care of the wound as instructed. If you can keep the cat indoors that would be great so it won't get hurt again. Give it extra attention so it will feel normal and loved.
8. When my medium sized dog was a puppy, and we went for a walk one day, she was attacked by a pit bull who came out of no where. That dog ripped her neck wide open. Blood was everywhere. When i took her home from the vet, she was very weak. She rested a lot but wagged her tail a lot too. She had many stitches. I just made sure she didn't work so hard to bend down to drink water so I placed the bowl on top of a book to make it easy for her. Same with her food. She had the corner of the room to herself with her fluffy bed. I just gave her lots of love and rest.
9. Cleanse and redress the wound daily, check for any oozing or puss, if you see either you should contact your vet right away, as these are signs of infection. Be sure to give medications on time, not skipping any doses. As your vet requested, keep an eye on her diet, make sure she is eating and drinking adequately. Other than that, just give her lots of TLC.
10. talk more to your vet