how long should you starve the kitten. he is due to get neutered on thursday. the receptionist tol me to starve him over night. so when would his last feed be? but some websites say they must be starved 24 hours before the op.
2007-01-09 12:45:57 · 29 answers · asked by x 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Don't feed him after 10 PM the night before his surgery.
2007-01-09 12:49:40 · answer #1 · answered by manetna2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kittens can be neutered at around 4-6 months of age. A great food to use to put weight on a kitten is Blue Buffalo Wilderness for Kittens. It's extremely nutrient, protein, and calorie dense, though it is certainly quite expensive. I'm in the same situation you are and have been feeding my new little guy Blue mixed with Iams Kitten to keep the cost down and he's already fattened up a little over the last week. Be sure to have him checked for worms because they will suck the nutrients out of his food before he has a chance to process it! My little guy had not only roundworms, but coccidia which requires sulfa antibiotics to kill off. A general dewomer did the trick for the roundworms (and so will a few doses of Revolution, which also takes care of ear mites and hookworms, along with fleas, ticks, and mosquitos. They have a specific dosage for small kittens), but I'm having to go back for the antibiotic. Extra cat treats wouldn't be a good idea at this point. Treats are often low in calories and nutrients and will do little to help him gain weight. Be sure to avoid adult food formulas, especially for indoor cats. They are usually low-calorie to keep less active indoor adult cats from becoming fat.
2016-05-23 01:23:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is midnight before the day of the surgery. You could also pull the food just before you go to bed. It is really hard b/c cats will act STARVING, but he will be OKAY, trust me. He will probably get nervous as soon as you pull the food and act desperate in the morning, so it will be tough, but he will be fine. It is very important that you leave out water for him, however. I read a post that said to remove the water, but I am concerned about that. In all my many, many procedure experiences with cats, I have NEVER been told to take away the water. This could be very dangerous and dehydrate the cat, so I am not sure why a vet would say this--the only reason would be so the cat wouldn't urinate on them, but that is something they should be used to as vets?? Please do leave water out.
2007-01-09 13:17:32 · answer #3 · answered by simcrazee21 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This isn't called 'starving' this is called 'fasting'. Each vet practice is different. Generally, when you go to bed the night before bringing him in for his neuter, you should pick up his food bowl and not allow him to eat any more. The vet will give him some food after he wakes and is stable. Otherwise, he can eats small quantities of food when he gets home. You want them to be small, frequent meals to be sure he can hold down his food. Then, resume normal feeding the next day.
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2007-01-09 13:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No food from 6:00 pm the night before surgery and no water after midnight way to go on being a responsible pet owner and having your dog neutered!!
2007-01-09 14:52:05 · answer #5 · answered by Katprsn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Feed him a good meal at 10 PM and remove water at midnight. I always HATE to have to do this before they have anesthesia and it is absolutely necessary as food or water in the stomach can be aspirated into the lungs when the cat is "under".
It is only one day in his little life and he will not remember being "starved" at all. When he is totally awake and his old self he can eat all he wants! He doesn't have to go a whole day without eating. He will really just missing his breakfast.
2007-01-09 13:02:41 · answer #6 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just had my kitten 'fixed', the vet and vet tech both said no food after 8pm and no water after midnight. The surgery was done about 10am the next day. He was fine that night but cranky the morning I took him in, of course you would be too if you knew what you were going in for...
2007-01-09 13:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by GJH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the vet, you can take the kitten the night before in most vets, that will save you from having to do it and he wont cry for food all night!
they will also know what hes had to eat and when.
2007-01-10 09:28:52 · answer #8 · answered by magpyre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just call your vet and ask them specifically what time you should not give the cat food or water after. Everyone has slightly different times here. Mine was no food or water after 10pm. It depends on what time they are going to do the surgery and what your vet requests. I know its not 24
hours before surgery though. Its probably around 12hrs or so.
2007-01-09 18:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by kitkat5 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still feed the kitten until the night before the operation.
2007-01-09 12:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by richard d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋