How long should a kitten be starved before surgery?
If your older kitten or healthy adult cat is having either sedation or a general anesthetic, then she needs to be starved for at least 12 hours before the surgery. If your cat is younger than 4 months old, has health problems or conditions or is taking medications, check with your veterinarian before withholding food.
How long has it been since my cat had surgery?
She has been given a two weeks antibiotic jab plus a pain killer jab ….. it is now 6 hours after we collected her from the vet and FINGERS CROSSED she hasn’t pawed at her mouth at all and has eaten at least two good meals – the first she has eaten in 3 weeks.
Do you have to take your cat home after surgery?
Will your cat need to spend the night at the veterinary hospital, or will you be able to bring her home the same day? Dr. Plotnick sends most of his surgical patients home the same day, only about a third may need to spend the night. Ask your veterinarian about post-surgical care instructions.
Why does my cat act sleepy after surgery?
Downed Kitty. The most common post-surgical cat behaviors are the result of anesthetics still coursing through your kitty’s system hours later. Your cat may be sleepy, inactive, “out of it” — in a word, she’s probably acting stoned. This is usually because she is, which is to be expected since opiates are commonly used during surgery.
Can a cat go home the same day after surgery?
This will depend on the type of surgery, and your cat’s age and health status. Will your cat need to spend the night at the veterinary hospital, or will you be able to bring her home the same day? Dr. Plotnick sends most of his surgical patients home the same day, only about a third may need to spend the night.
When to worry about a cat’s incision after surgery?
Inspect the Incision: If your cat has an incision, check on it in the morning and again at night. It may be red and swollen for the first day or so, but continued redness, swelling, or seepage should be cause for concern. Check with your vet if you think the wound isn’t healing properly.
Downed Kitty. The most common post-surgical cat behaviors are the result of anesthetics still coursing through your kitty’s system hours later. Your cat may be sleepy, inactive, “out of it” — in a word, she’s probably acting stoned. This is usually because she is, which is to be expected since opiates are commonly used during surgery.
How long does it take for a cat incision to heal?
Restrict your cat’s activity for a period of 7-14 days, to allow the incision to begin healing. Do not allow your cat to jump or engage in any strenuous activity that could cause excessive stretching of the surgical incision, especially in the first few days after the operation.