I had my one year old cat neutered he seems a little depressed and the vet told me to put news paper or old magazines on his litter box to prevent from touching and get infected, it dos really makes sense I did that but he refused to go in the little box, I also tried shredded paper and he still refusing so I put a very little litter in the box and made sure he wouldn't go to low to touch the litter it seems to work and I clean every time he uses however I cannot be with him 24/7 I have to work I decided to put 3 litter box with a little litter on each one this way he will go on a clean one every time he needs. I would like to get more advices from anyone to protect my little baby.
2007-07-13 09:49:56 · 9 answers · asked by gilboston2003 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
He is going to be really sad and depressed for like a week. My cat stayed under the couch for 4 days. She would not move. We had to put plastic there so she could go to the bathroom.
This will soon pass.
2007-07-13 09:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by 3pac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think some vets are concerned about the litter use b/c of the small and dusty granules that are used in clay litter -- they might get into the wound and cause an infection.
You could risk it, but there is a type of 'newspaper' litter that is in pellet form. Perhaps if you try this, it can give your cat the 'scratching' ability that he needs, and you the peace of mind that he's less likely to get a clay mess in the wound. This type of litter does not clump, however, so you would need to keep cleaning the box religiously.
2007-07-13 17:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by trustme_imascientist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with litter is that the clay or the clumpable types may stick to the incision and cause an infection. There are some types of litter made from recycled paper that might not cause a problem. If you use that, I would check the incision after he uses the litter box to make sure that nothing stuck to him.
2007-07-13 17:15:27 · answer #3 · answered by Jane D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had a freshly neutered cat get an infection from using the litter box. Cats are fasidious about their cleaning habits, and will pay extra attention to areas of concern. Just keep his box as clean as possible and go to work without concern. The depression will pass quickly, its a normal reaction to the procedure.
2007-07-13 17:02:10 · answer #4 · answered by Dotis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Litter should not be a problem. The only thing to be careful of is that your at isn't bothering the op site - no licking! I know people think animals licking is good for wounds but it isn't, it introduces bacteria = infection. Licking can also cause the wound to break down - had a cat in the other day whos incision site had prolapsed due to licking. Remember there are no sutures in cat castrations (ordinarily).
Your cat should be just fine after a couple of days. Takes the rest of the day to get over the anaesthetic, during which time they are pretty sleep and lethargic. The wound site needs to be kept clean for at least three days (no going outside!) to allow it to heal.
Chalice
2007-07-13 17:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When a vet needed a urine sample from my cat, she gave me a tiny bottle of black grainy stuff and told me to put it in a very clean litter box. Then I was to lock my kitty up in the bathroom until she went. I kept checking and she only wanted to get out. I was about to give up, but the vet said cats only go once a day and to keep at it.
The next morning, she had gone in the litter box with about 100 tiny crystals in it. I was amazed. Put the paper in the box and keep her in the bathroom when you're at work. She will forgive you and after the specified time, she'll be healed and fine. Good luck to you and your kitty!
2007-07-13 17:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by P S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of not putting litter in the box after being neutered, after declawing yes, neutering no. Cats heal pretty quickly from being neutered. Just check the area daily for any bleeding or puss--that would indicate an infection.
2007-07-13 17:28:06 · answer #7 · answered by Vic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had any problems with neutered cats or kittens using litter, either. I don't know why you'd want to avoid litter. I would, however, keep his box VERY clean.
2007-07-13 17:07:31 · answer #8 · answered by Pam and Corey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll bounce back quickly, but there may be some pain from surgery. Ask your vet about that and see if you can get some pain medicine for him.
It's amazing, though, how fast they recover, especially female cats, considering that would be major surgery on a human!
2007-07-13 17:08:36 · answer #9 · answered by Krista 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋