Caring for a cat that was Neutered two days ago???

Question

I neutered my cat two days ago and on the phamplet they send home w/you it says if the cat licks the area in which the incision was done to put a cone around their head so they can't lick it. My questions is how long do I have to leave this cone on him?? On the phamplet it says to use shredded paper instead of cat litter for three days and not to let them outside for a week. I can't decide if I should wait three days or a week because of what the phamplet says. Anyone have any idea???

Answer 1

Your cat should be fine, a little licking is normal but dont let your cat sit there for 30 minutes going to town. as far as the pelleted kitty litter this is usually only done if they were declawed as well. If you cat was declawed go ahead and wait the full week after that your cat should be fine.

vet student

Answer 2

as far as licking goes, try taking the cone off everyother day, monitar how often the cat licks the area. If the cat starts licking alot, put the cone back on. Keep trying this for about a week or so. As for the shredded paper; use it for a week or alittle over. The reason you want to use paper and not litter is because the litter can get up on or in the incision and stitches and cause a big infection. Use your own judgement on how the incision is healing. If it looks like it has closed nicely and there is no frindge or redness, start with just a little bit of litter. Just enough to cover the bottom of the box, that's it.

Answer 3

You should buy the cone if your cat is vigorously working at his or her stitches. I know they tell you not to let your cat jump, to stay quiet, etc. But, I don't really see how that's possible unless he/she lives in a cage for a week. Most of that clumping cat litter is made from recycled paper anyway, so, I'd just change the litter every day and scoop it frequently and you shoud have no troubles. The only problems you might have are your cat picking t or licking the stitches, which might have to be redone, or getting into a fight with another cat because of the cone-collar. My male kitten thought he was a little lion and even groomed his collar, He really strutted around. When we put a collar on the female a few days later, they got into a fight immediately. He perceived her collar as a threat to his dominance. I would leave him inside. If he gets really rambunctious, give him a whiff of cat nip.

Answer 4

When I got my male cat neutered...I never used the cone. All you need to do is just watch him so he does not lick the stitches open. It's OK to still have kitty litter...just mix some shredded paper in there as well. I would keep your cat indoors for that week because there are too many chances he can re-open the stitches when being outside. But other than that...once you see the stitches healing up...he's a free cat again...just no balls.

Answer 5

Use only shredded newspaper for litter for three to five days. A litter manufacturer also makes a litter called "Yesterdy's News" that's easy to use. Do not let him outside for at least a week. If you put a cone on him, he shouldn't need it for more than about 24 hours. I've never even used one for any of my neutered cats. And do not let him get outside with a cone around his head!

Answer 6

The shredded paper is for declawed cats and should be used for a week if your cat was also declawed.

If the cat gently cleans himself at his incision site, this is OK. If the cat aggressively or excessively cleans himself at the incision site, this is when you want to use an e-collar. The e-collar can stay on him when you are unable to watch him and can be taken off when he wants to eat. The e-collar, after a few days, can be taken off for good if his incision looks good. But remember, cats are groomers and normal grooming is fine.

As far as letting him outside, you should do what you can to make him an indoor cat. They live longer, healthier lives than outdoor cats. Good luck and congrats on the nueutering! Excellent choice!

Answer 7

Well it's okay if the cat is just licking the wound but you'll have to watch carefully and if you can't be there all the time then a collar is necessary to stop the cat pulling at the stitches. If it is a male cat then he'll still be feeling 'randy' for a while and may still miow desperately to get out so I would keep him in for as long as you can manage. If it is a female she should be okay to go out after a few days. Let her out just before feeding time so she'll come back soon for food.

Good luck.

Answer 8

i would make sure its in for 3 or 4 days , then give it the option to go outside but dont force it, it wont go out unless it thinks its ok enough to.

had five cats and got them all nuetered
what i would do is first dont let anykids neer them most will bite and snap if u get to close to there tender area, then make sue that they are not on carpet, incase they dont want to use the litterbox to the litterbox, clean up all accedents soon so they dont want to move cause the smell, and also make sure they have food they have already had befor so that u know they like it and water close by, not in there face but so they dont have to go far at all.
oh, and put them close to a corner if posibe, aunry cats r verry jumpy, lol

Answer 9

If he is licking it, put the collar on for a couple days. Then try taking it off. Usually that will be all it is needed, but if he does it again put it back on for another day. Then try it off again, but after three days it should be fine for him to clean himself as long as it isn't excessive.

Answer 10

I'm not positive but to be safe wait a week. You could also take it off when he stops trying to lick it. Good luck!