My Cat going for Spaying this Saturday so i m very nervous about it. I cant imagine what will happened to me if something go wrong.Some of my friends say i m getting so worked up just for a cat....My Spot not just a cat. She s My cat! She make me smile everyday when I enter my front door. When i m tired and stressed out, she will make me happy and energetic again. Maybe i m getting too worked up about this. but i guess i haven't gone through this b4. So that's why i m not thinking rationally. I reaaly hope she recover well... Could any1 give me some pointers on how to deal with a cat after the surgery? just to prepare myself.....

http://www.spca.org.my/neuter.htm

you can read it here..ciayo!!

Oh...do calm down.....You are doing the right thing for your cat. Just a some note for you to follow....

1. Best to shower your cat few days before surgery as after the surgery you cannot wet the stitches area....(thats if you are a clean freak)

2. Remember to fast your cat the night before the surgery.

3. Get ready a cosy place for your cat to recuperate after the surgery.

4. Get a can of I/D canfood(its like a soft diet for the sick)

dont worry too much, just pray for a smooth surgery.

GOOD LUCK to you and your cat.

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You may think you are smart. Actually our knowledge is so limited...so dont assume we know how cats feel, because bottom line we really do not know.

You are behaving as a very normal cat owner who loves his/her cat very much, my friend. I was also like that, and still am after sending XX no. of cats for the operation. I would be more worried if U are NOT a nervous wreck who is concerned that you do all the right things to ensure your beloved cat's safety, well-being and comfort.

Make sure U feed yr cat well before 8 pm the night before, if possible with wet food to ensure good hydration. You can also give her the water from your boiled/steam chicken breast meat.

Even though some ppl say the cut-off time can be as late as 10pm or so and that some clinics give vomit-inhibiting medication to the cat, personally, I prefer an earlier cut-off time to make sure the stomach is really empty during operation. After observing my neighbour's two cats vomiting out wet food (the cats were fed up to 9pm the previous night) after the operation while still drowsy and wobbly when they reached home, I decided not to take any chances.

After the operation, the anesthetic effect is still present and takes time to wear off, so vomiting while the cat is still drowsy is a great concern for me.

I only give them a little water and steamed chicken only at 10pm after the operation and let them really sleep off and rest till the next morning when I will give them a generous portion of steamed/boiled chicken breast meat and a bowl of water. I give them steamed/boiled chicken as many of my cats (my neighbours' also) have such poor appetite that they reject outright the canned Eukanuba AD but will gobble the steamed/boiled chicken bought fresh from the wet market. I prefer not to give dry kibbles yet as they have not been having water for one day and needs fluid. They love the plain chicken soup (minus salt, etc).

Remember to always keep the cage floor dry. Line the cage floor with many sheets of newspaper and remove if wet. I prefer to use shredded newspaper for the litter box because I do not want to take any chances of the litter sand getting on to the wound and the plaster. This will increase the chances of the cat licking the wound, causing more possible complications.

Also, use a very low litter tray like the cheap Fido litter tray because some cats suffer so much pain they cannot lift the hind legs yet and drag themselves on the floor. This is to prevent possible scrapping of the wound area.

Below is the post-operation instructions given out at Klinik Kembiri:

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Mr Krishnan gave a note on how to post spay/neuter care.

1. Take care while carrying your pet home, trying not to move or touch the operated area.

2. Your pet may take anywhere from 1 - 3 hours before it starts to wake up from anaesthetic. During this time, it is important to place your pet in a safe, sheltered and quiet area for recovery, where it could not fall down and hurt itself( as your pet may not be able to balance itself yet )

3. Place your pet on some bedding such as cloth or newspapers to keep them warm. Your pet may urinate/defecate while still anaesthetized, so be sure to keep them clean and dry.

4. Offer your pet food and water only when your pet is up and able to walk properly ( your pet may drown in the water bowl if it is still sleepy ). Sometimes, your pet will only gain its appetite the day after the operation ( it takes overnight for your pet to fully recover from the anaesthetic ). During this recovery, some pets may vomit. Do not be alarmed, it is common for this occur.

5. Confine your pet for 10-14 days after the day of surgery ( if possible in a cage ), to limit their activity and movement. This ensures proper healing of the wound.

6. Check on the operated area at least once a day for the next 2 weeks. Make sure the area is always clean and dry, and the wound is not opened. If you notice any problems such as bloody discharge, pus, sudden swelling, foul smell, or opening of the wound, please contact a vet right away!

7. Some pets may have a bandage over the operated area, You may leave it on for 3-4 days, it is OK. Your pet may lick the area a little, but do check that they do not lick and bite excessively.

8. Do not bathe your pet for at least 7 days. If your pet is dirty, wipe it with a damp towel. Please keep the incision site dry, as water may go in and infection will occur.

9. You may come back to Klinik Kembiri for a free post-operative check up about 2 weeks after the operation ( please call us first to make sure we are open ). Some pets that need theiri stitches removed can be done at this time

10. If any problems arises, please contact a vet as soon as possible!!

Thank you for being a responsible pet owner!!!

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same like me..at the 1st time, i also soo nervous..this sunday for second time..for my little girl..harap2 semuanya ok..for u schilazz, don't worry..just follow the procedur..semuanya akan selamat..

i've neutered my male cat sean.

what shocked me after the surgery is, his eyes are wide open and he was unable to blink...
hence the eye balls gets dry...
i was very very worried. and sean took a long long time to get up from the anesthetics. i took him back from the clinic at 11am, he is still not moving until around 6 or 7pm! but he was breathing all right.
the eyes stayed open without blinking for hours....
i sometimes rub his eyelids... i also wanted to use some eyemo to moist his eye balls.. but i tot eyemo might not be suitable for cats.

when he got up its all good with him.
i do cage him because he likes to drag his but and scrub his ball on the floor creating a hint or some smuge of blood on the floor. so i caged his for 2 days with some break but i will keep close eye on his behaviour.

now everything has healed up nicely. i am waiting for the fur to grow back to cover his balls. kekeke....

sean's bahaviour is dramatically improved! he is so much calmer, no longer scared of people, will not go and hide, loves to seek attention and very very manja. :-)

i wish all the best to ur little princess....
for me next is to spay qaseh. i will be taking a 1 week leave to monitor her.

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My kids' photo album...

Yes, boys recover faster as their operation is simpler and the wound is smaller. They supposed to put ointment in the eye during ops so that they don't dry out as they cannot blink. Yes, U did right, can gently tutup his eye so that they do not dry out. Best to just cover up the cage with a curtain in a quiet place so that they can rest and just sleep off the anesthetic till the next morning. U can see the anesthetic effect in their eyes mcm stoned.

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Ah that's normal! I feel it all the time even though I hv send many of my cats for spaying. Evrytime I send a new cat for the op I will be holding my heart on my palm. That's the hardest thing for me to do even though I know I hv the best vet to do the spaying.

I will nvr be at peace till I collect them back frm the vet the same evening.

Abt what to do after surgery.....hmmmmmm all my female cats reacted differently aft op, as for me I will follow what my doc. advise me, if she says my cat is too fat and need to be caged to minimize stiches being reopen...i will do so. But most of the time I will make sure the cat has a good rest with food and water at easy to reach level. And not forgetting the litter box too.

Other than this I will sure to give the antibiotics and the pain killers provided by my vet for a week is given to my cat as supplied. Always keep a look out on the wounds after the op....anything not in satisfying condition refer to vet immediately.
No bathing the cat during the healing process.

Oh yeah prior to op, make sure your cat is fasted at least 8hrs.....No food No water that is.

Thanks guys... all the info do help me ... just my heart pounding faster and faster till she gets the OP.

Just wondering, how long will the op last?

U must take care of yourself too, otherwise U cannot take care of anyone, not even a cat! Keep calm and steady, do not panic unnecessarily, keep a clear head, get lots of rest 'cos U will feel the mental and emotional strain. Don't forget to eat and drink well, tumbang nanti satu masalah lain pulak ...

The ops itself sekejap aje, but there is the preparation stage. After the ops selesai, they will observe the vital signs and wait to ensure that yr pet regains consciousness and only when they r confident all the vital signs r ok, will they release yr pet to U. And after that it is up to U ...

As in any operation, the first 24 hours is vital/critical. I keep on jenguk my pet every half hour/hour to check if it urinate and wet the newspaper, whether it is lying on wet/soiled stuff, etc and change it immediately. That is why I suka buat pada hari Sabtu, boleh observe the first 24 hour at home.

After 3-4 days, yr pet will be more biasa (active). But still need to be caged to restrict movement, takut kena cakar by the others in playfight or get dirty wandering around and dirt gets stuck to wound. I cage for full 14 days take kira siapa and even though mereka dah already nampak ok.

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