Following an anaesthetic or sedation, your cat may be quieter than usual, drowsy or unsettled for the first 24 hours. Keep them warm and comfortable and let them rest. Don’t let other pets or children disturb them.
A small patch of hair may have been shaved from your cat’s leg so we could give injections into the vein. If your cat still has a small bandage on their leg, please remove it when you get home.
Cats sometimes get a tummy upset after anaesthesia. Have a small amount of water available as soon as you get home. Don’t let your cat drink large amounts, because this may cause vomiting. Give a normal amount of water from tomorrow morning.
We advise waiting 1–2 hours before offering food. If you prefer, you can feed a small bland meal this evening, such as boiled chicken, scrambled egg or white fish. If you’d like to buy a recovery pack of easily digested food, please ask. Alternatively, feed half their normal amount. Feed them as normal from tomorrow.
If your cat has mild vomiting or diarrhoea but is otherwise well, feed a bland diet and it should clear up without further treatment in 1–2 days. If you’re concerned or your cat is unwell, please contact the practice.
Keep your cat indoors for 7 days and try to stop them running or jumping.
Please keep the wound clean and dry for 10 days. Don’t bathe your cat.
It’s important that your cat doesn’t lick their wound or dressing. This transfers bacteria from their mouth and is likely to cause an infection. Buster collars can stop cats interfering with wounds. If you need one, please ask.
Please check the wound daily. If you notice problems such as swelling, redness or discharge, please call for an appointment.
Your cat was given pain relief injections before surgery, which last for 24 hours.
Any concerns? Call us on 01723 513119 at any time. You can also message us on WhatsApp on 07480788343 – we check it during opening hours, so please ring if it’s urgent. For a routine check-up, book online.
