What is Best op aftercare

[Rallentando]

My poor kitten Lucy is understandably traumatised after being spayed. What do I do? Leave her alone in peace and quiet like she seems to want to be (makes me feel cruel) .
She will eat if taken to her but won't seek food out.
How much food does she need at this time?
Collar is driving her nuts. Will she ever be the same bubbly cat again?

[albaqwerty]

She'll be in a major huff with you and feeling sorry for herself.

Just keep doing what your doing, as her slave you will have to get out of the habit of taking food to her as she recovers. Keep gently stroking and talking to her. After a week or less,you'll have your little tornado back again:)

[mickrog]

I had my little kitten Sylvo dione 2 years ago.She was much the same as little Lucy on the evening . but next morning I was pleased to see she had ate a little food overnight.She was fine by the following evening , having endured me fussing over her all day. She ,too,hated the collar ,and after several times of it coming off I gave up with it.She made no attempt to pick at the area of the operation, but I guess no 2 cats are the same.Dont worry, she will be fine and will have a much happier life with no toms pestering her.

[rowanwitch]

she's playing you ..... don't fall for it... just give her normal food and water
don't get this collar thing not for routine spaying... I wouldn't bother with it unless she really goes for her stitches.... she will be back to normal soon....

[divegirl]

When I had my girly done I thought she was dying as she didn't move for twelve hours straight! I even rang the emergency vet I was so worried! Next day she was fine and ate the cod in milk that I had made for her....day after she was out and about again after escaping!

Lisa x

[lankeela]

The anaesthetic will still be in her system for a good few hours so she will be sleepy and feeling a little rough. Leave her alone, put food down for her if she wants it and then let her come to you when she is ready. She probably thinks to herself why on earth doesn't she leave me alone?

[Rallentando]

Thanks to all for your kind replies. Lucy and I are recovering well now!

[Eve]

Aww glad she's feeling better. I was going suggest Feliway if she was still distressed as I've heard it's good for calming them. She probably just felt a bit rough after bless her.

[Epinephrine]

Please remember your cat has had major surgery.
It is normal for pets after a general anaesthetic to not eat within the first 24 hours after surgery, if she is requiring a little extra fuss attention during her recovery with regards to eating and drinking this is normal for first few days.
it is important you restrict her exercise over the next 7 days especially to allow things to begin to heal ie if she is an outdoor cat, keep her indoors etc, the collar is there to prevent her interfering with her wound, these are better tolerated by some animals than others, it is only temporary and your cat will soon be collar free!
Just check the wound by looking only, daily, is there redness or swelling? any excessive discharge? If covered by a dressing is this coming through? If so contact your cats surgery but do not bathe or try to clean the wound.
You should begin to notice an improvement in your cats demeanour gradually over the next couple of days.
Just remeber once all this is over your cat will be much happier in general and you have prevented many associated health risks.
Best wishes to yourself and kitten.

[boxtops]

Good answer ^^^ - my young cat was about a week before she picked up fully again - it is a major op. She'll soon be up and about again!

[nungate]

We had a similar problem with one of our cats, she had a very bad reaction to the anaesthetic and we had to take her back to the vet where she stayed overnight (we nearly lost her). Please check Lucy's gums and if they a very pale pink call the vet at once, if they are a normal pinky colour she ought to be fine and just having a major huff. Just give her a light diet, try some scrambled egg - no oil/butter (well maybe just a touch) and bung it in a pan and keep stirring. Your vet should have advised you about what to feed her when you picked her up from the surgery. She will be back to her old bubbly self in time - probably before her fur grows back even then the area will be a bit sensitive for a long time afterwards, but just let her be and give her a wee bit of a pamper - and always remember dogs have owners cats have staff!