How to Care for a Spayed Cat

Keep your cat's activity level low after surgery.

Spaying is a surgical procedure to remove a female animal's reproductive organs to prevent breeding. Cats that are spayed enjoy health benefits in addition to preventing unwanted offspring. Take steps to keep your cat comfortable immediately after being spayed to ensure a safe and speedy recovery.

Instructions

1. 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 the incision is healed.

2. Do not bathe your cat right after surgery. The ASPCA recommends waiting at least 10 days before giving your cat a bath.

3. If the vet gives you antibiotics to administer, do so at regular and consistent times. Check the incision site for any signs of infection, such as excessive draining. Keep your cat from licking the incision, using a special collar, if necessary.

References

• ASPCA: Spay-Neuter
• PetPlace: Is My Cat's Incision Healing Normally