What are the precautions after cat sterilization surgery, do you know?
The recovery time for cats after sterilization surgery generally does not exceed 14 days. The wound of cat sterilization surgery may vary depending on the location of the wound, the cat’s skin repair ability, and the surgeon’s technique. Under normal circumstances, the surgical wound will initially heal 3-4 days after surgery and fully heal 7-10 days after surgery. Cat owners should follow the doctor’s advice to manage anti-inflammatory and pain relief measures, and wear a collar to prevent the cat from licking the wound.
- We need to put a cat hood on the cat. Prevent cats from scratching or licking wounds, causing them to crack, infect, and suppurate. Providing cats with a quiet and comfortable environment can allow them to rest in the cat pet bed or heat pet kennel. It is best to have someone accompany the cat within two days after surgery, as cats may feel nauseous and uncomfortable within 24 hours after anesthesia.
- Be sure to put on pet surgical clothing or a headband for your cat to avoid accidentally injuring yourself in pain.
- Comfort the cat more, let it rest more, stroke its head, softly call out its name, tell it that its owner will always be with it, and it will soon recover.
- Cats cannot be bathed after sterilization surgery. Taking a shower may cause wound infections and can easily lead to catching a cold. Pay attention to the healing of the cat’s wound, as scabs usually appear within one week after surgery.
- To avoid malnutrition in cats, it is necessary to give them some favorite foods, and it is also necessary to give them some nutritional creams to help them increase their resistance and accelerate recovery.
- Pay attention to observing the cat’s normal bowel movements and mental state. Avoid cats engaging in vigorous exercise and avoid tearing wounds.
- After the surgery, according to the doctor’s advice, do a good job in anti-inflammatory and pain management. After the surgery, the doctor will provide 1-2 days of antibiotic medication or infusion for the cat. The owner should follow the doctor’s advice and regularly feed the medication or infusion.