They gave me amoxicillin.... I did some research and this is only antibiotics and they didn't give me pain meds. Should I call back and ask for some for her?
They said they gave her a pain shot yesterday, but they didn't say anything about todays pain & I'm worried!
2007-05-08 03:09:27 · 22 answers · asked by Jenna 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
I was also wondering if I should get her the milk made for kittys or offer her regular food. (She was fixed yesterday morning and they had her stay over night.)
2007-05-08 03:37:02 · update #1
Yes, call & ask, but be aware there aren't a lot of pain medications for cats & they probably think she will be ok without them - the worst pain is over. Keep her from jumping, climbing, or chewing at her incision area. Keep a watch for problems, like bleeding or infection at the incision. I volunteer with an animal rescue group - we routinely spay feral (wild) cats & release them the next day & we rarely have any problems. Most likely your kitty will be acting like her old self in a couple days. And THANK YOU for SPAYING your cat! There are so many unwanted litters of kittens & puppies - you sound like a responsible & caring person - your cat is very lucky to have you!
2007-05-08 03:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by j c 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the pain shot they gave her was Metacam, this lasts for 48 hours, your vet should've explained this to you. This is what we use in our cats. We also give an antibiotic shot that lasts 48 hours, which is plenty to cover a cat after spaying, as it's a hassle to expect owners to give tablets.
If you think your cat seems in pain, by all means call the vet and ask for pain medication. She will seem drowsy and quiet today, that's because of the anaesthetic. She should seem quite normal tomorrow.
You don't have to get her any food treats, but you can if you want to! Kitty may not feel like eating for the rest of the day - I know she was starved for the anaesthetic, but it can take a little while to get her appetite back after the meds.
Just make sure kitty has somewhere warm and comfy to rest and don't let her rush about (keep her inside) until her stitches are out!
Chalice
2007-05-08 06:38:07 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had five cats fixed in the past. So, I know how this goes. Put her in a comfy spot with some food, water and a littler box near by. The cat won't eat much or use the litter box much for two days. This is NORMAL. Just give her some space, don't bother her..just check in on her every now and then. She'll probably start to pull herself around the room when the feeling gets back in her body, this too is normal so if you see her hanging in the food bowl don't freak out!
Like others have said she'll let you know if something is wrong. When she gets her feeling back check on her stitches in about two days.
It'll be fine! :)
2007-05-08 04:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It seems every vet is different.
We give Torbutrol after surgery for a spaying. 1/2 pill the night after the surgery, then 1/2 the next day, every 12 hours. You can call them and ask them for pain meds.
She might not want to eat today, but offer her a small portion of her normal food. If she's feeling well enough, she'll eat. She may still be quieter than normal for the rest of today so don't panic. She'll probably be feeling better by tomorrow.
2007-05-08 03:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by BVC_asst 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat was recently spayed as well. We weren't even given antibiotics and kitty did just fine. A little groggy from anesthesia obviously, but nothing more. The cat was a little sore as well, but didn't seem to be in any intolerable pain... and trust me.. this cat would have let me know!.
But if you're feeling uncomfortable, or worse, see something strange that makes you worry.. give the vet a call. Just asking won't hurt, right? Good luck with the kitty!
2007-05-08 03:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kenzie 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They don't really NEED pain pills. I've had many cats spayed, and only used pain pills for one of them. Yuk. It was so terrible tasting to her that she foamed at the mouth, and would run if she even THOUGHT I was going to give her some. And it made her act 'doped up' and goofy.
And I never gave any antibiotics (I never needed any).
She will probably sleep much of the day. Watch giving her food. A little water today, but food will make sick to her stomach because of the anesthetic. Wait until it's worn off.
She may lick her stitches, but that's normal. They heal quickly. Your cat will be back to normal in about a week. Just keep her inside.
2007-05-08 03:26:34 · answer #6 · answered by Mama_Kat 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call them and say you see no reason why she was not given pain meds, you want to make this as painless as possible, and that this should be no different to a female getting a hysterectomy. Just cause a cat is the master at hiding it's pain does not mean it has none.
2007-05-08 03:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by Unicornrider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had cats most of my life and had all but 1 spade. Only one cat I had was in so much pain I took her in for another shot. The rest were hurting for a couple of days but were fine after. If your cat is really hurting badly, call your vet and see what you can do to help.
2007-05-08 03:19:37 · answer #8 · answered by psychoholiday1976 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry unless she acts like she's in pain. The antibiotic is to keep from getting an infection so she definitely needs that. If she acts like it hurts her to walk or sit down then I would call them. The pain shot probably lasts for a while though, so she will most likely be ok. Good luck!
2007-05-08 03:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
My vet gave my cat pain meds, but he said that not all vets will give pain meds. He gave them to us on a "just in case" basis.
However, I only used it on the night of the procedure. Even then, our cat didnt show any signs of pain.
2007-05-08 06:23:39 · answer #10 · answered by Jessica J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋