"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
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Please, NO!!! When the original surgery was done, the OP was told "to
stay on the lookout for protruding screws over the years." There was a
reason for that warning. The cat should be seen ASAP--*before* infection
sets in or further damage is done.

MaryL


I agree with this. Infection is almost inevitable if the screw is coming
through the skin.