Many owners who decide to castrate their pet are often tormented by doubts for a long time. The fact is that a lot of rumors and outright misconceptions have arisen around the sterilization procedure for the entire time of its use, which does not add confidence to breeders who fear for the health of their pets. So, it is believed that the behavior of a cat after castration can change dramatically. Some cat lovers even believe that the cat will immediately lie down on the sofa and quickly begin to get fat ... But is it really so? Let's figure it out!
In general, nothing significant, especially in cases where it was carried out under the general. The fact is that at least three to four hours after the operation, your pet will sleep. Making a lot of noise and, especially, trying to wake him up at this time is not the best idea. Moreover, it is recommended to place the animal in a separate darkened room so that the process of coming out of anesthesia proceeds more gently and naturally.
Evidence of the normal state of the cat is:
- Calm and measured breathing. By the time awakening begins, it becomes more superficial and frequent.
- Normal body temperature. The animal should be neither too cold nor too hot.
- Visible mucous membranes should have a normal pinkish tint.
As a rule, by the time the veterinarian has already allowed the cat to be taken home, the animal begins to recover from the effects of general anesthesia, and therefore basic reflexes should appear. In particular, twitching and muscle contractions should be noted when the cat's skin is pinched or tingled.
By the time the animal begins to wake up, the intensity of the manifestation of reflexes will increase.
In cases where the pet does not react to anything after about five hours after the operation, its breathing gradually slows down, and the mucous membranes turn pale, it is urgent to call a veterinary specialist.
What is the likelihood of complications?
It is considered that surgical defibrillation is a “non-serious” operation. But only those who have no idea about surgery in general think so. Any surgical intervention that requires local or general anesthesia always carries potential risks, up to the possibility of death. Luckily, this rarely happens, but it does happen sometimes. Therefore, you should carefully monitor your operated pet in order to notice signs of something wrong in time.
Here are the symptoms that should immediately call the veterinarian:
- You are worried about the cat's breath. It can slow down too much, become hoarse, jerky, etc. All these signs indicate some kind of problems with the cardiovascular system and / or lungs.
- Visible mucous membranes of the pet turned blue or very pale. This also directly indicates problems with the blood supply to the organs and may be evidence of exacerbated pathologies of the cardiovascular system.
- The animal wheezes, twitches unnaturally, vomits.
- Call your veterinarian immediately if you notice your cat is bleeding heavily from the operated scrotum. This may well indicate damage to some large blood vessels (for example, in the penis of a cat), or a poor-quality tightening of the ligature. In all these cases, the animal may well die from blood loss in just a few hours.
How does the cat behave when awake?
Most likely, you should not expect absolutely adequate behavior from a pet that has just woken up. Of course, he is unlikely to walk around the apartment, trying to catch non-existent butterflies (and this is not the case with people), but there will be certain oddities.
Based on this, veterinarians give a number of owners of operated animals:
- No need to put your pet on sofas, ottomans, beds and all other places where he can fall. Remember that after anesthesia, your cat, usually so graceful and agile, for some time may be in a state of "vegetable" with little idea of where he is and what he is doing. The problem is that an animal with poor coordination of movements (which is always the case due to general anesthesia) can fall and be seriously injured, even if the height of the fall is measured by several centimeters.
- Don't expect your cat to immediately remember where his litter box is. A disoriented animal simply will not reach him, having made a puddle somewhere along its path. So put the tray within the line of sight and reach of the cat.
- The same applies to a bowl of clean drinking water. No need to put it half a kilometer away from a pet that has barely woken up on the first day after sterilization. It is unlikely that he will be able to go a long distance without falling or, again, without making a puddle under him.
The first hours your pet will need special care. He needs to be constantly watched over. Remember that in some cases, again, you need to immediately call the veterinarian. So, if the cat decided to go to the toilet “for the most part”, but it didn’t work out very well for him (the back of the body is stained with feces), then the pollution should be removed immediately and immediately call the doctor.
The problem is that the area of the operated scrotum was probably contaminated with pathogenic and conditionally pathogenic microflora. Most likely, you will have to prescribe a course of antibiotic therapy to the cat. Otherwise, the likelihood of sepsis and subsequent death of the animal is high.
Does the operating area hurt from castration?
In most cases, a noticeable pain reaction does not develop, but the changed behavior of the cat may indicate it. Most veterinarians believe that an animal over four years of age should be provided with sedatives for the first two days after surgery to relieve discomfort in the groin area. Most likely, the postoperative wound hurts a lot if you observe the following signs:
- The cat snarls and hisses every time you try to feel the area of the postoperative wound. Do not be offended by your pet: he is in a lot of pain, and therefore restless behavior and aggression is his only way to show how bad the pain is.
- Pet completely even from the most delicious food.
- The cat is half-sitting, half-lying on his stomach, his limbs are tightly matched, the animal is focused on one point and reacts with obvious reluctance to any external stimuli. This behavior indicates a very severe pain that requires immediate relief.
The role of painkillers
The role of pain medications is much more important than is commonly thought. So, they not only improve the quality of life of the operated animal in the first hours and days immediately after castration, but also help improve appetite (if the cat does not have any pain, he will eat much more willingly). Therefore, sedatives help to normalize metabolism faster, and this is extremely important.
In addition, severe pain impairs the normal functioning of the endocrine glands, kidneys, lungs, heart, liver and other internal organs. Again, painkillers help to avoid this. Finally, these drugs normalize the behavior of the cat: if the animal does not experience pain, it will be much more adequate.
Cats (namely, cats) have one physiological feature. With severe pain, they often develop a powerful spasm of the urethral canal, as a result of which the pet is physically unable to go “a little”. In this case, the cat becomes nervous, irritable, can spin in one place for a long time, constantly pushing. Despite all the efforts made, the animal manages to squeeze out only a couple of drops of urine. As a rule, 1/6 of the No-Shpy tablet helps, but you should give it yourself only as a last resort. If possible, call the veterinarian: one injection of antispasmodics allows you to completely solve the problem.
Reduced frequency of urination in the first days after castration is a completely normal phenomenon.
As a rule, the animal eats little and does not drink too much at this time. In addition, the body compensates for the loss of fluid, and therefore less urine is produced. It is much worse when a cat pisses constantly and profusely due to castration. Polyuria in this case may be a sign of kidney damage due to improperly selected agents for local or general anesthesia.
If you notice that your pet is constantly visiting the tray, but is behaving normally (i.e., he does not have signs of pain characteristic of a urethral spasm), be sure to inform your veterinarian.
No need to try to alleviate the condition of your pet, using the arsenal of your home first aid kit for this. It is unlikely that you will be able to relieve the pain, but you can certainly cause serious damage to the health of the cat (or even kill him).
The fact is that painkillers are developed based on the characteristics of the biochemistry of a particular type. And it just so happened that the body of cats and humans is largely different. In particular, paracetamol, one of the most commonly used pain relievers in medicine (and fairly safe for humans), can easily kill your cat. Or cause severe pathologies of the hematopoietic system, which is no better than a quick death. So play it safe, and strange cat behavior is always a “good” reason to call the veterinarian.
Appetite and food preferences
If the operation was carried out qualitatively, the cat's condition should stabilize during the first two days after the procedure, and then the pet's behavior is almost normal. In particular, your pet will certainly want to eat. Thirst should appear already in the first hours after the moment of recovery from anesthesia. If the cat does not eat well or does not eat at all for three days, you should immediately seek help from a veterinarian.
Many experienced cat lovers know that neuters need less nutrients, and therefore they immediately correct the animal in the direction of reducing its nutritional value.
Yes, castrated cats really should not be overfed in order to avoid obesity, but only during the first two weeks your pet's body will recover from the consequences of the operation. Additional nutrients will not harm him at this time. In addition, tasty food will make the cat calmer and minimize the effects of stress.
It is also known that hormonal changes occurring in the body of neuters in some cats lead (at first) to a noticeable decrease in body weight. The conclusion is simple - the cat will be calmer, and his body will recover much faster if his diet does not change in the first month from the moment of castration. You can even make it a little more nutritious, but before doing this, you should consult with your veterinarian. It is necessary to radically change the diet gradually, during the first month after the operation.
We can draw some conclusions. So, a cat that has undergone castration, at first, may be somewhat out of his mind. There is nothing strange or frightening in this: this is how the effects of anesthesia manifest themselves. In particular, at first the cat may be twitchy, the coordination of his movements seems unnatural. Your cat may pee under himself without reaching the tray, this may be a consequence of the operation.
Finally, you should not expect that the cat will immediately pounce on food and begin to play at ease - his body needs a certain time to fully recover. In addition, overeating and physical activity during such a period are generally contraindicated.
Today, many people castrate their cats to stop them wanting a cat. But how is the care of a cat after castration? Can there be complications? How to feed a neutered cat and how to treat his wound? Below you will find the answers to these questions.
After castration, the cat is handed over to the owners, and the cat itself will be in a state of sleep.
It must be placed in an open-top carrier and taken home. Of course, doctors may suggest leaving the cat in the clinic for a few days, but the cat will be under a lot of stress after waking up, so it is still advisable to take him home.
Usually, the cat quickly comes to his senses, but the following unpleasant disorders may be observed in the pet for the first 12-24 hours:
- Dry eyes. The fact is that during anesthesia, the eyes of cats remain open. Of course, doctors are aware of this unpleasant symptom, so during the operation they periodically moisten the eyelids of the animal. A cat after castration may not regain consciousness for a long time, so the owner will have to wet the eyelids of the cat on their own. For wetting the eyes, it is advisable to use special antiseptic drops for cats or tetracycline ointment.
- Decreased temperature. Usually, the temperature of the cat is 38-39 degrees, but after the operation it can drop to 36-37 degrees. Such a small drop, of course, will not kill the animal, but doctors recommend wrapping the cat in a warm blanket to restore the temperature level. You can also use a heating pad for heating. If the cat's ears and paws are too cold, it is advisable to rub them to normalize blood circulation.
- Dizziness, impaired stability and coordination of movements, unsteady gait. Such disorders are a side effect of anesthesia, so the first days you need to monitor the cat so that it does not climb onto too high objects (for example, on a table).
- Pain syndrome. After the operation, the cat will definitely have a pain syndrome, so you need to ask the doctor to prescribe pain medication for the cat. It should be understood that many cats endure pain in silence, but this does not mean that they feel well, so painkillers should not be neglected.
How quickly does a cat wake up?
Cats come to their senses after anesthesia in different ways. On average, cats wake up 3-6 hours after anesthesia is administered, but at first they will simply lie motionless.
After a while, they will begin to rise, but due to severe dizziness, they are unlikely to want to run and frolic. Dizziness and instability usually resolves 10-12 hours after the introduction of anesthesia, and the temperature returns to normal after 36-48 hours. The pain syndrome usually lasts no more than 3 days.
How fast is behavior changing?
Usually, people castrate their cats to reduce their sexual activity.
The fact is that after castration, the level of testosterone decreases markedly, which changes the behavior of the animal. And indeed - usually after castration, cats stop looking for a cat, no longer rush into the street and do not scream, they stop actively marking the territory.
A complete hormonal restructuring of the body usually lasts 1-3 months, depending on the breed and age of the cat.
How to care for a cat in the following days?
For 2-3 days after the operation, the cat's behavior may change dramatically. Changes can be different - the cat can become both very aggressive and very apathetic. This is due to the fact that the hormonal system is being rebuilt.
Such behavior does not need to be treated, and the owner should be sympathetic to the condition of the animal. Of course, a complete restructuring of the hormonal system will take several months, but after 5-6 days the cat's behavior will return to normal.
Also, after the operation, you should think about food, toilet and wound care.
Food
Regarding nutrition, you need to know the following after castration:
- In the first 5-10 hours after the operation, the cat will completely lose his appetite. You shouldn't worry about it. The main thing - do not forget to water the cat.
- In the first 1-3 days after the operation, the cat will have a poor appetite. During this period, it is advisable to refuse dry food, and you need to feed the cat with meat broth or a rare porridge with pieces of lean meat. In no case do not overfeed the cat and do not force him to eat a lot!
- Appetite usually returns to normal after 3-5 days. However, remember - now the cat does not need such a large amount of energy, so food intake should be slightly reduced.
- It makes sense to buy special food for neutered cats at the pet store. Also, castrated cats should be given food that contains special additives that prevent the development of urolithiasis, since after castration the risk of developing this disease increases significantly.
- After castration, you need to completely abandon the fish - the fish contains a large amount of minerals that the castrated cat will no longer need, so they will begin to debug in the form of kidney stones.
Toilet
Regarding the toilet, you need to know the following:
- At first, it is advisable to use white or light fill for the toilet. The fact is that a wound in a cat can bleed, and this will be very noticeable on a light filler.
- After each trip to the toilet, it is advisable to disinfect the tray (for example, with boiling water), and discard the filler. This should be done until the cat's wound stops bleeding.
- Also, it is advisable to give preference to soft toilet fillers to avoid irritation.
- If the cat does not want to go to the toilet after the operation, it is advisable to ask the doctor to prescribe him some safe diuretic medicine.
Wound care
Wound care after castration looks like this:
- You should check the cat's groin several times a day for bleeding wounds. It is desirable to treat wounds with hydrogen peroxide.
- Also, the seam should be treated with hydrogen peroxide, iodine or Levomekol ointment so that it heals better.
- Until the wound is completely healed, the cat will probably lick the wound. This can lead to irritation, seam divergence and other unpleasant consequences. To prevent this from happening, you should put on a special protective collar on the cat, because of which it will be very difficult for the cat to lick the wound.
- In some cases, a doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Full rehabilitation usually lasts no more than 7-10 days.
Complications
Usually, postoperative recovery goes well, but sometimes complications can occur. They can signal that something went wrong during the operation.
In no case should you self-medicate - take the cat to a veterinary hospital.
Main complications:
- Violation of the heart.
- Violation of the respiratory system (for example, loud wheezing).
- Swelling of the eyelids and eyes.
- A sharp change in the color of the mucous membranes.
- Complete refusal of food, which lasts more than 2 days.
Conclusion
Now you know how to properly care for a cat after castration. Let's summarize. On the first day, the pet will be very weak, but on days 2-4 it will return to normal.
Until complete recovery, it is desirable to treat the seam with hydrogen peroxide, iodine or special ointments. You should slightly reduce the number of calories in food, and feed the pet should be cat food for castrated cats, which contains special additives, since castration leads to an increased risk of developing urolithiasis.
Also, you should change the toilet regime - you need to fill the cat's toilet with a light filler to detect bleeding, and the toilet itself must be disinfected regularly. If the cat has any complications, you need to visit a veterinarian.
The most terrible moment has passed - the operation was successful, the cat woke up and weakly raising his head, looks at you. The hands stopped trembling, the heart calmed down, the thought “It’s good that Vaska easily endured castration” hovers in his head.
Now the next question arises: What kind of care is needed for a cat after castration?
Of course, your pet will not do without you at this moment, he needs your kindness and proper care after the operation. In this article, we will look at the issues of caring for a cat after castration.
Care after the operation in the first hours. Cat after castration at home
For the first 2-3 hours after surgery, your pet will experience muscle weakness, slight dizziness, thirst and possibly nausea. This is the normal state of the animal after anesthesia, when the body is cleared of the negative effects of the narcotic drug. It is at these moments that the pet needs you more than ever, so that he feels the warmth and care of the owner.
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Lifetime care for a neutered cat
After the operation, the cat returns to a full life already for 3-4 days, the surgical wound does not bother him, the cats have already become uninteresting and two cat joys remain - to eat and sleep. Here we will talk about the correct feeding of a cat after castration.
natural feeding
those owners who prefer to feed the cat with homemade food should take into account an important detail when compiling the diet - as little energy and carbohydrates as possible. After the removal of the testicles, energy consumption decreases, and all excess carbohydrates are transformed into veins and deposited in the body. This leads to obesity of the animal, which adversely affects the work of the heart and pancreas.
Ready feed
Most veterinarians prefer prepackaged cat foods for neutered and neutered cats that are rigorously balanced for energy, protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins. Such feeding allows you to keep your pets healthy for many years.
What should be feared in neutered cats?
Based on, it is worth noting a very unpleasant disease that is most often found in neutered cats, especially if the operation was performed at an early age - this is urolithiasis (ICD). Symptoms of KSD are frequent painful urge to urinate, while urine is excreted in drops, and sometimes with blood. In 2-3 days after the appearance of such signs, oppression occurs, food refusal up to the development of acute renal failure. Therefore, when the first symptoms appear, it is necessary to contact a veterinary clinic.
A large proportion of domestic cats are neutered by their owners. This is due to the fact that the character of the cat after it becomes better, calmer. At home, cats cannot find partners for procreation, so they become noisy, show aggression, and spoil interior items. In addition, nature provides territory for males.
With the help of the smell of urine, they convey information about themselves. This smell informs other individuals about the well-being of the animal and its sexual functions. That is why at home cats leave information about themselves on interior items. Due to the fact that the smell is quite strong, the owners resort to castration.
After castration, due to a change in the hormonal background, the behavior of the cat is seriously changing for the better. However, sometimes there are deviations that need to be dealt with separately.
Carrying out this simple operation in any case requires. The cat comes to his senses from him for quite a long time and therefore they simply do not realize that they do not use the tray, but defecate in another place. Under no circumstances should you be punished for this.
Important! The animal does not yet control its behavior and does not try to harm you at all. We need to show mercy and understanding. Very soon the animal will recover and this will not happen again.
Read also: An alternative to castration of a cat: a description of the methods of their indications and contraindications
Can a cat take revenge?
After castration, temporary or permanent changes in the behavior of the animal are sometimes observed. Some owners perceive this as a conscious revenge or resentment of the pet. There is a big mistake in human perception here, since cats are non-social animals that are not capable of social relations, they cannot “take offense” or “revenge”, especially consciously.
The exceptions are cases when the animal during the operation, despite anesthesia, experienced pain. This is possible, since anesthesia only immobilizes, but does not provide anesthesia, the latter requires local and conduction anesthesia. If the veterinarians decide to save on novocaine (the cat will not move anyway), then during the operation the animal will survive severe pain.
After surgery, the pet will experience shock, which can contact the host at the level of conditioned reflexes. Especially if he was present during the operation, and the cat heard his voice. In this case, not only “resentment” is possible, but also direct aggression, which comes from the desire to avoid pain in the future.
Normal changes
Castration is carried out to change the behavior of the animal, for this reason it is logical that the pet becomes apathetic after it. It usually takes 3-4 days for a cat to be active again.
Immediately after castration, the cat is weak due to anesthesia, recovers within one day, if the operation took place in the morning, then by the evening the pet should return to normal. In this case, the cat may not be as active, as the pain from the scars remains in the groin. If the recovery of activity did not occur after 2-3 days, then you should consult with your veterinarian.
- First of all decreased sexual desire, the cat stops demanding a cat, stops singing songs. However, in the first couple, even this change may not be, the hormonal background changes gradually, despite the removal of the testes. Finally, a new type of behavior is established in 3-4 weeks.
- On a neutered cat reduced need for calories by 25-30%, but the food reflex remains the same. In other words, the pet eats much more than it needs physiologically. As a result, the animal begins to get fat. To prevent this, it is recommended to reduce the caloric content of the diet or transfer the pet to a special dietary food for neutered cats.
- character can become more accommodating, the animal will become less active, good-natured. However, this is not always observed, only in 60% of cases. In 40%, behavior does not change at all. It also depends on the time of castration. If the operation was performed on an animal older than 14 months, then the likelihood of a change in character is minimal, since by this time it has already formed completely.
Every pet owner understands that removing the testicles is not an easy procedure, because after it, the pet must be properly looked after. A cat after castration can easily restore his strength, but on condition that his closest friend will eliminate the consequences after the operation, and will also constantly look after him until he is fully recovered.
The process of the above procedure takes place when the cat is sleeping and not moving. If you are interested in the answer to the question - how long does the cat leave after anesthesia, the answer to it is quite complicated, because there may be complications. There are such stories when, as a result of the action of anesthesia, the heart stops. That is why it is better not to think about how long the cat recovers from anesthesia after castration, but to leave it at the clinic for this time in order to eliminate the risk of complications.
Important! Be sure to include the phone number of the veterinarian who performed the operation so that you can seek help or advice if necessary.
Remember that a cat after anesthesia can recover for a certain period - it depends on the perception of her body of medicines. Some drugs can seriously affect the body and take a long time to leave the bloodstream, which slows down the recovery process.
Proper care after surgery
During the initial three hours after the responsible surgical actions, the pet will feel pretty bad. There may be signs of weakness such as:
- nausea;
- dizziness;
- muscle weakness;
- thirst;
- other.
It is undesirable to torment the veterinarian with questions like “how long does the cat recover from anesthesia after castration”, because no one will tell you the exact time period. Each case is individual, but should not worry too much, as this is a normal and natural process.
In order not to think about how long the cat leaves anesthesia after castration, it is advisable to leave it under the supervision of veterinarians until such a stressful condition passes. Yes, the cat after anesthesia will be very weak, but still it is the home environment that will return him to a normal cheerful state. And as soon as you notice an improvement, you can take it to your native walls.
Observation in the postoperative period for the cat:
- The eyes are dry. During the process, his visual organs remain open, as a result of which they are not lubricated as in the normal state. That is why a person should pull lightly on the eyes to help wet them with a tear.
- In order for the care of the organs of vision to be correct, you should purchase tetracycline eye ointment, as well as antiseptics. While cats are recovering from anesthesia after castration, they do not always need to treat the eye area. But sometimes there are cases when it is advised to drip the above drops. This is good for dry eyes.
- Low temperature. This requires attention, because the rehabilitation of a cat after castration is a decrease in body temperature. Be sure to put the pet on a heated cloth and cover it with a blanket. Sometimes a heating pad is used. To quickly normalize blood circulation, rub the paws, as well as the ears.
- Unstable gait. This symptom is due to the fact that the muscles are in a relaxed state. Depending on how the cat recovers from anesthesia, it makes sense to constantly monitor him to prevent falling from a high distance.
- The use of painkillers. The pet may not make any sounds, which does not mean that he does not feel pain. Many silently endure soreness, so the owner is forced to give special preparations on his own - with the help of them, the pain will be eliminated.
Seam processing
This case does not depend in any way on how long the cat is moving away from anesthesia. The doctor must understand exactly what happens to the cat after castration. Every day, carefully inspect the wound in order to eliminate the risk of bleeding. Also, you need to do the following:
- Twice a day, treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide, as well as brilliant green.
- Lubricate the place of the seam with a special ointment Levomekol.
- The condition of the cat after castration is serious, as a result of which a collar must be worn so that he cannot lick the wound. The fact is that such actions of a pet can only cause harm in the form of divergence of seams, as well as infection.
- During these hours, the collar should only be removed during feeding hours.
To understand how long a cat leaves after castration, you need to constantly monitor him. Usually it is in the winter that such moments pass more easily. Recovery of a cat in the summer period is much more difficult, so you should take a course of antibiotics for 5 days.
Toilet
From the moment the cat recovers from anesthesia after castration, you need to monitor his trips to the toilet. Also, make sure that there is always a filler in the tray - choose white or another light color. This is important so that you can spot blood drops as they appear. For proper care, it is required to use a soft-type absorbent at such a time, which will eliminate the risk of irritable processes.
Sometimes it happens that for a long time he goes to the toilet only in a small way. These circumstances may alarm the owner. At such moments, it is necessary to give your pet a drink of special vaseline oil - with its help you will help him go to the toilet in a big way. Also understand that urine can come out in very small doses, even one drop at a time. But this should not worry, since such situations are considered normal.
It is very important to know and understand that the duration of a cat's recovery after castration depends on your attitude, attentiveness and awareness. Source: Flickr (Rayya_The_Vet)
Feeding
It doesn’t matter how long the fluffy ones go from anesthesia, because in the first hour after surgery there will certainly be no appetite. This is nothing to worry about, because the main thing is to make sure that the pet gets enough liquid.
Important! After the castration process, the cat has a general change of interests - from cats it switches to food.
Do not forget that a castrated pet has a high risk of urolithiasis, as a result of which magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus should be excluded from the diet in large quantities. This situation will help to avoid this disease.
Specialists in the field of veterinary medicine are confident that after surgery it is possible to feed a dry type of food. With the help of dry food, acidification of urine occurs, as well as the prevention of urolithiasis. The fact is that after castration, when using a dry type of food, a cat must definitely drink at least three parts of the liquid. If she rarely goes to the toilet in a small way - contact your veterinarian, he will give recommendations regarding diuretics.
Complications
If the following complications occur, you should consult a doctor:
- irregular heartbeat;
- pale or, conversely, bright mucous membranes;
- respiratory failure, wheezing;
- swelling of the eyelids, as well as the tongue.
The main factor is to ensure complete tranquility as well as silence. It is very correct to isolate him from other pets, if there are any in the house. Remember to take good care of the wound as well as the toilet.
There is another important case - after such a process, a complication in the form of kidney failure is possible. Signs of this complication are frequent urination, prolonged refusal to eat food. If these symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a veterinarian.
Further care
The further period does not differ in special rules regarding care. The behavior of the animal should also not change much. If cryptorchidism (delay of one or more testicles) has been detected, it is worth carefully palpating such a space in the groin area. If necessary, it is recommended to perform an abdominal operation, which is very similar to the castration itself. If the testicle is found between the hind legs, it is necessary to make an additional incision and remove it. The healing of such a wound occurs within 10 days.
Given all the above information, it is worth understanding that your pet will quickly cope with the postoperative period only if you carefully observe his behavior, and also make sure that there are no complications. In each incomprehensible situation, it is better to seek the advice of an experienced veterinarian with extensive experience in such cases, who will be able to confidently give the necessary recommendations, and also save you from suffering.
It is very important to know and understand that the duration of a cat's recovery after castration depends on your attitude, attentiveness and awareness. During such a period, a furry friend is defenseless, as a result of which it is the owner who is obliged to help him get out of this difficult situation and do everything possible to return the animal to the joy and pleasure of his former life.
Take care and do everything possible to ensure that the fluffy recovers as soon as possible and restores his strength.
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