How soon after spaying can a cat be bathed?
If you wish to bathe your pet, wait until 10 days after surgery. Bathing your pet before this time can cause the surgery site to open and delay healing. Litter dust can get into the surgery site and cause an infection.
How does a cat get spayed under general anesthesia?
Cats are spayed under general anesthesia, so your cat is unconscious for the procedure. The vet makes a small incision in your cat’s abdominal wall and removes the uterus and ovaries.
Where do you make the incision for a spay?
The area where the surgical incision is to be made will be prepared by clipping and thorough cleaning to make it as close to sterile as possible. The site is usually in the middle of the tummy, but some vets prefer to use an incision through the side of the tummy.
Can a cat go home the day after surgery?
This allows vets and technicians to monitor your cat and to be nearby in case she experiences any complications. Many cats are able to go home on the same day of their surgery, but don’t be surprised if your vet wants to monitor your cat a little bit longer.
What should my Cat’s incision look like after a spay?
You’ll also need to regularly take a look at your cat’s suture site to make sure it’s healing as expected. Your cat’s incision should have a clean appearance with the edges touching. A light, reddish-pink color is normal, and the suture may get a bit redder as it starts to heal during the first few days.
Cats are spayed under general anesthesia, so your cat is unconscious for the procedure. The vet makes a small incision in your cat’s abdominal wall and removes the uterus and ovaries.
What to do with a spayed Kitten after surgery?
Physical Activity. Try to prevent your newly spayed kitten from exerting herself much in the immediate days after the surgery. No exertion means no jumping or chasing, or anything in between. Your kitty must have time to heal, and sutures must not be disturbed.
How long does it take for a spayed kitten to come home?
In some cases, the clinic or hospital will keep your kitty overnight to watch for unexpected bleeding or other problems. In other cases, Kitty may be home within hours. Kittens may feel a little groggy and disoriented after spaying, but they usually shake off anesthesia faster than adult cats — sometimes within an hour.
When did satay come home from the vet?
Back in December ’05 my kitty Satay had to spend several days in the vet hospital. When she came home, her litter-mate Mabel acted exactly as you described your house-cat is acting — hissing, swiping, etc. Satay smelled different from being in the hospital.