Pyometra (bacterial infection)

[Azure]

I'm new, so I would first like to say Hi to everyone. I'm glad and relieved to have found a place like this forum.

My cat has recently been treated for Pyometra. She had her uterus removed a few days ago and now we're waiting 10 days before we can take off her stitches. The problem is, only today, she's begun licking her sutures. She doesn't stop and it requires us to look after her all the time. She has a "lampshade" collar but because her body is so long, she's able to get to her stitches anyway. I worry she'll damage something and hurt herself even more. Is this normal or should I try and contact my vet for further assistance?

She was operated on Saturday morning the 7th of April. So her wound is still pink and probably sensitive.

Thank you,

Azure