Cat castration post-operative discharge instructions

Feeding

Sometimes cats experience tummy upsets following anaesthesia. A small amount of water should be available as soon as you arrive home. Do not allow your pet to drink large amounts because this may cause vomiting. A normal amount of water should be provided from tomorrow morning.

We advise waiting 1-2 hours before food is offered. If you prefer you can feed a small bland meal this evening, for example boiled chicken, scrambled egg or white fish. If you would prefer to buy a recovery pack of easily digested food, please ask. Alternatively feed half the amount of their normal food. 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 resolve without further treatment in 1-2 days. If you are concerned or your pet is unwell please contact the surgery.           

Exercise

Keep indoors for 7 days and try to prevent them from running or jumping.

Wound

Please keep wounds clean and dry for 10 days. Do not bathe.

It is important that your pet does not lick their wound or dressing because this will transfer bacteria from their mouth, which is likely to cause infection of the wound. Buster collars can be used to prevent interference with wounds, if you require one of these then please ask.

Please check any visible surgical wounds daily. If you notice any problems with the wound such as swelling, redness or discharge, please telephone for an appointment.

Pain relief

Your pet has been given injections of pain relief before surgery, which last for 24 hours.

If you have any concerns you can telephone the surgery on 01723 513119 at any time