How to Care for a Spayed Cat

Correctly caring for a newly-spayed cat can greatly speed up the healing process. Here are ways to cope with the aftereffects, and make life as comfy as possible for your pet.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Remove any objects which might hurt your cat while it roams around.Most cats are released on day of the surgery. Your pet will be groggy, disoriented, and most likely hostile from the pain of the operation.
2. If you are carrying more than one cat home, put them into separate carriers. After receiving pain medication, many cats don't recognize their playmate, and fighting may ensue. If you see signs of hostility when you get home, separate them until the grogginess subsides.
3. Delay feeding immediately after coming back home. After 1 hour offer a small amount of food and water. If the cat's appetite is good, offer more several hours later. Do not overdo the feeding the first night because anesthesia can make a cat nauseous.
4. Keep contact with children and other pets to a minimum the first night, and restrict activity for several days to allow the incision to heal. Do not let your cat go outside until healing is complete.
5. If the vet gives you antibiotics to administer, do so at regular and consistent times. Limit surprises as much as possible in the days immediately following the operation to encourage a feeling of safety in your pet.