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SURGERY RECOVERY INSTRUCTIONS - HOUSE CATS Your cat has been sterilized (spayed if female, neutered if male). Please follow these instructions to ensure a speedy recovery. 1. Your cat(s) must be kept indoors for at least 24 hours (48 hours for cats that were pregnant) after surgery. This will enable you to carefully monitor recovery and prevent complications and problems from exposure to outdoor temperature extremes. 2. After surgery, monitor for bleeding, infection, illness and appetite. 3. To prevent stomach upset, restrict the amount of food and water your cat has access to during the first 8 hours at home after surgery. You can provide one or two ice cubes to lick during this time. Do not offer food during the first 8 hours. 4. Restrict your cat's activity for the next 7 days. 5. If the cat(s) is bleeding, vomiting, having difficulty breathing or not waking up , call Dr. Puritz immediately at the emergency contact number you were given. If the cat is vomiting, turn his/her head so liquid can come out. Do not place the cat back in vomit. Use gloves when turning head. 6. You should check the incision at least twice daily until healed. A small amount of blood seepage is normal immediately after surgery. Should you notice any continued drainage or swelling, contact Dr. Puritz. 7. The cat does not need to return to the clinic for suture removal as dissolvable sutures were used. An antibiotic has been given to your cat to help prevent any infection.\ 8. The next morning, check to see that the cat(s) is alert, clear eyed and not displaying any signed of illness. 9. For male cats, we recommend you use shredded paper instead of litter in the litter box for at least 7 days to prevent dust particles from irritating the incision. 10. If the incision should become dirty, gently clean the area with a cotton ball and hydrogen peroxide. 11. You must not allow your cat to get wet for at least 7 days after surgery. 12. Do not give aspirin or Tylenol to cats for pain relief unless specifically prescribed by a vet. Tylenol is toxic to animals and aspirin can be deadly after surgery.
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