For people who've neutered their cats?

Question

I brought my cat Fonzie home from getting neutered and shots and microchipped yesterday. The vet said all went well. I got Fonzie some toys for cats and a bed and stuff people on here said he needs. The vet said to feed him this really expensive cat food because he's been living in a dumpster before I found him and needs vitamins. So I got the food. The thing is Fonzie is at the door howling. I think he wants out. It's cold out and I think he should stay put. I kind of wanted to just keep him in all the time because this crazy lady with about 20 cats napped him the other day. That's why I got him chipped. Anyway, why does he want out? Do you think he's mad because I got him fixed and wants to run away? And he's he's got this long black fur that's got tangles in it. How do I get them out without hurting him?

Answer 1

Leave him alone for a little while. He's probably really annoyed right now. He'll settle down. Leave the food out for him in case he realises how hungry he is.

The other thing is, if he's an outside cat, you're going to have to deal with the yowling at the door until he realises that you're not going to let him out. I had to turn my outdoors cat into an indoors one when I moved into an apartment, and she HATED me for months. Even after being an indoors cat for a few years later, she'd still meow at the door to be let out.

If he keeps doing this, try distracting him by playing with him or something, but nothing too aggressive or boisterous, because he's probably feeling grumpy.

Good luck! I hope he feels better soon.

Answer 2

If Fonzie was just neutered yesterday, he definitely should be kept inside for a few days. Even if you plan for him to be an indoor/outdoor cat, he should not be running around outside just a few days after his surgery.

With continued care and good nutrition, Fonzie will be transformed from pauper to prince! His coat will become silky and shiny, his eyes will become bright and beautiful, and he'll fill out and look well-proportioned.

If I were you, I would check with the pet store for grooming aids for his tangled fur. There may be a special product and/or type of brush meant for cats' coats. You may even have to snip some of the knots if they are hopelessly snarled and matted down to the skin. Trimming a few strategic areas will be much kinder than subjecting him to a "comb-out" to remove the tangles.

Fonzie may not want to be housebound, but he needs to stay contained for about a week after surgery.

I think you'll find he will settle down eventually, and he won't be as difficult to deal with.

You sound like a responsible pet owner. Fonzie's a lucky kitty!

Answer 3

Keep Fonzie in for sure! Depending on the anesthesia he was given he could still be under its effects and be confused or even hallucinating. Just say 'No!' and go on about your business.

I hate to think of what the expensive food was the vet pushed off on you. It's probably some form of Science Diet which is a very inferior food. Take it back and get your money. Go to: www.littlebigcat.com and read Dr. Jean Hovfe's article titled "Selecting a Good Commercial Pet Food" to learn what to look for when choosing a food for Fonzie. While you're there read "Why Cats Need Canned Food".

Answer 4

Thing is, your cat is used to being an outdoor cat and wants fresh air. You shouldn't let Fonzie out for a little while after the operaton because cats are very delicate after such a thing. I've lived with cats my entire life and trsut me, they're frail when they first get neutered. Give it some time and once things seem okay then get back to your old routine. As for the tangles, you have three options: Try to brush them out. Most cats like a good brushing, be careful not to tug on the knotws too hard though. You could also give your cat's hair a trim. Just an even one that cuts the knots out. Naturally, be careful. Also, you could let Fonzie(adorable name, by the way) take care of them without your help. My cats usually clean themselves and remove their own knots.

Answer 5

I don't know about the knots in his fur but maybe I can give you a clue about the rest of it. When they neuter a cat, those hormones tend to get loose in the system and for a few days it's like -- raging hormones!! Just the thing you would NOT expect from a neutered cat !!

But, it passes. I remember I had a pair, sister/brother, and got them both fixed at the same time. So I was naturally shocked when they got home and he was following her and all over her like he never had been before! But this is what the vet explained, and sure enough it didn't last too long and everything was cool afterwards.

Answer 6

A cat that is adjusting to living indoors, will howl at the doors and windows. What you can do, is enclose him in a room that doesn't have either of those. Maybe a bathroom. Do that for a few days, for then he'll be forced to redirect his mind to something other than figuring out how to get out. He probably won't be too intrigued with the toys right now, especially after getting neutered. As for food, it doesn't have to be expensive, to be good quality food. I also wouldn't put him on a rich diet, right off the bat, since it'll probably upset his stomach at first, which will equal a very messy litterbox. For the grooming, I would slowly work at brushing through the tangles, starting at the tail-end and working up to the head.

Answer 7

I have a 3 year old cat, jac, i got him neutered last year he howled before he got neutered though, the vet said he wanted to... you know.. to get with a girl cat. But Jac (my cat) stopped howling after a few weeks - all the hormores were fully out of his body, & now he's fine. But he does ocassionally wine. i dont think your cat knows you got him fixed, & if he was an outside cat, it might take him some time getting used to the indoors. About his hair, you might want to trim the rangles out, or try giving him a conditioner, the no rinse kind for cats, since they dont like being in water. He is probably fine especially if the vet thinks so - check back in a few weeks with the vet & see how he does.

Answer 8

Try keeping him indoors for a bit longer. Not all outdoor cats adjust to indoor life, but try it for a week at least, maybe several weeks, give it some time. If he keeps howling all that time, you can always decide to let him out after all but at least you've given it a serious try.

Talk to the lady if you can, she's probably a bit crazy :P but likely she just loves cats and if he's still looking a bit scruffy she probably thought he was still a stray. She'll probably be happy for you both he found a home with you, 20 cats should be enough for her! :)

Untangle the fur bit by bit, use a brush or your hands and just work on it every time you pet him. When he gets fed up with it, let him go; don't try to untangle it all at once.

Answer 9

Your cat will never be mad at you for fixing him, he doesn't know that you are responsible, and I'm sure hes not mad about it, it just hurts him right how.

I'm from the school of thought that cats should not be allowed outside unattended (i.e. not on a harness or in a cat-run) because of the dangers not only of crazy cat collectors, but cars, predators (dogs, other cats, hawks, foxes, etc), and not to mention the damage that they can do, not only to wildlife, but others pets and property. My cats walk nice on a harness, and they still get to chase things, and climb trees and do all the fun sorts of things that outdoor cats can do, just safer.

Was he an outdoor cat before you got him? If cats previously were kept outside it can get hard for them to adapt to a live inside, its too much of a change.

Also possible, is that he is hurting now, and wants to hide and be left alone.

About the tangles, it would be easiest to take him to a professional groomer and let them detangle or clip him, and then from then on, brush it every few days and the mats won't come back.

Answer 10

You in no way comprehend for particular how an animal is going to react to the drugs that come alongside with being neutered...maximum resonsible vets prefer to maintain the animal below the watchful eye of execs, because of the fact that they comprehend precisely what to do with any detrimental reactions. yet one extra reason is that if an animal does too plenty too quickly after surgical treatment of ANY form, the stitches can bust and the cat might desire to even die. via staying in one day on the vets place of work, the aids comprehend for particular that the animal is confinedand isn't doing something which will probability its well-being or perhaps its existence. some human beings take their cats homestead the comparable day of surgical treatment, in case you will try this, in simple terms be particular which you have a physician on standby in simple terms in case something happens, and which you have a kennel to your toddlers so as that they can't harm themselves even in the smallest way a probability. sturdy success and that i'm hoping your toddlers are properly!