I got a kitten for Christmas and he's about 5 or 6 months old. I took him to the vet today and got him fixed. When he comes home, is there anything in specific I can do to make things more comfortable for him?
2007-01-18 09:04:41 · 12 answers · asked by ClaudeC 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Just give him a lot of love. He may act like he's "drunk" so remove any obstacles for him. He will be fine tomorrow.
2007-01-18 09:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Monica T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With male cats... your biggest problem is trying to keep them calm! I swear, it's like they never noticed what just happened to them! I fostered cats for the past 6 years and the boy kittens would come home all wired! The females were more than happy to lay around and chill for a day or two... but not the boys! THey're back to their old selves in no time!
Just make sure he doesn't lick himself too much (don't wanna pull out the stitches) and keep an eye on it to make sure he doesn't look infected or anything. Post-op problems are pretty rare with neuters.
2007-01-18 17:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually your vet will give you a set of instructions to follow after surgery and what to look for if anything goes wrong. generally just make sure they've got a comfy place to sleep and plenty of water. most likely they won't want a lot of attention or food until medications and anything else wears off.
It'll also make him a much happier, loveing kitty too.
Good luck with the new kitten!!
2007-01-18 17:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by Serendipity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a good question to ask the vet, But make sure he doesn't jump to much, give him love and comfort him, he'll be ok in a few days.
2007-01-18 22:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by tinkerbell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just had my kitty fixed in November. He was very groggy when we took him out of his carrier, but he wanted to sit on the couch with us. He was determined to jump up on the couch himself, but couldn't quite make it. He wound up sleeping on my lap for most of the evening. We didn't do anything special. We brought out his cat bed and put the food and water right next to it, but I don't think he slept there. The next morning he was back to normal and was running around and playing. Hope this helps!
2007-01-18 17:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the diet and try to feed the cat with indoor formula.After the surgery they gain a lot of wight.She or he must be in a special diet.Canned food is full of fat.Try dry one.Also,is very important the cat milk:Whiskas ( cat milk) is very good.
2007-01-18 17:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mario Vinny D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, just let him rest, he may be a little groggy from the anesthetic but that'll wear off in a few hours. He'll be back to his old self within a day or two.
2007-01-18 17:10:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put him in a closed room where his litter box, food, and water are when he goes to bed. This way he won't injure himself on anything that he MIGHT be able to get injured. Just be gentle with him, give him hugs and kisses. Oh, and if he has a bed to jump on to, I like to put something against it this way he doesn't strain to jump up.
2007-01-18 17:10:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he will be upset that you left him. He could remember a touch of pain or the "wound" will still be painful.
Play with him let him know that you love him. a small treat or new toy will perk him up, he will feel better tomorrow.
2007-01-18 17:13:52 · answer #9 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce him to some nice female kittens.
2007-01-18 17:12:35 · answer #10 · answered by Sam I Am 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋