ive been hearing that some cats have died during operation or after it is that true? i also heard the kittens might try to get their stiches out by them selfs what can i do to prevent that(i was thinking to put a cone thing on her just for like a week) plzzzzzzzzzzz anything else i need to know tell me
2007-10-19 08:27:22 · 8 answers · asked by kittylover 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
my cat was fine when I took her. But OMG i was scared to death. Operation went fine she licked at her sores but never tried to get them out. But just keep an eye on her and check her sores throughout the day to make sure everything is still looking normal...
2007-10-19 08:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by aimster2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every foster kitten I've had, never tried to disturb the stitches (plus, my clinic uses the dis-solvable kind, that's not sticking out). None have died, or even gotten sick from the surgery.
Make sure the kitten has access to water, but NOT to food, after 8 pm tonight. You can drop food off with the kitten, for then the clinic can offer the food to the kitten once she's done with the surgery, though.
Provide a nice soft blanket in the carrier. I've always used the softest baby blankets I could find. I figure they'll be a little sore, so should have something soft to lay on.
I wouldn't worry about the 'cone' unless you see her actually bothering the incision (cleaning it doesn't count, they'll lick it occasionally).
The clinic should provide a ''post surgery'' care sheet, also. Main things are ''no bathes for 10 days" (don't let the incision area get wet!) and try to limit the amount of jumping around the kitten does (not always easy to do, but I never had a problem with my foster kittens playing together & running around like crazy after they got altered).
2007-10-19 08:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
None of my kittens has bothered the stitches, and I just recently had two 14 week old kittens spayed. No operation is 100% certain, but spaying certainly is very routine. If you really are concerned, the vet may suggest a blood test to see if there are any rare problems, and tailor the anesthesia accordingly.
I have both picked kittens up the day of the spaying, and the day after the spaying (it was with different vets, and they had different approaches). If you pick her up the day of the spaying, she will probably go to a quiet spot and sleep. If you pick her up the day after, she will probably be very close to normal. In fact, my two kittens were wrestling and belly kicking the next day!
They will lick around the incision point, and will lick the stitches, but even if they pull on the stitches, they will stop. After a couple of days, they will be fully healed. Depending if your vet uses adsorbable stitches or not, you will return in 10 days or so for stitches removal, or you don't need to. My vet used adsorbable stitches, but for one kitten, they didn't seem to absorb so I brought her back for removal.
When I picked up my kittens, the vet said to keep them from stairs and from climbing furniture. We both had a good laugh over that, and I took them home.
You need not worry about any special kitty litter, etc., as that is usually for cats that are declawed. She may eat less the day you get her back, but appetite should return to normal quickly.
And many vets will call several days later to see how things are coming along.
2007-10-19 08:46:24 · answer #3 · answered by cat lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not give her any food the night before the surgery, only water. The first night she will act like she's drunk, let her wander if she wants, but make sure she does it safely. No jumping until she feels she's ready. Try not to pick her up. I was supposed to keep her in a small room (like the bathroom), but she kept escaping. I used a bathroom rug for a little softness and warmth, and she seemed to accept that. I moved her food and water into the bathroom so she wouldn't have to go far to eat or drink, and she did that when she was able. She seemed to get more affectionate after the surgery, and I accept that because she wasn't as affectionate before. She'll be fine.
2016-05-23 19:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kittens camed spayed and neutered from the shelther when I adopted them.
Check the website below to see how the procedure is done.
I had a friend's cat come home with a plastic cone collar to prevent him from licking and possibly contaminating the operation site. He was neutered and had no stitches The collar may work with your cat, if she feels the need to play with her stitchs.
2007-10-19 08:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by Blk_Kitties 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There shouldn't be a need to put collar on your kitten. She won't try to pull her stitches out.
Anytime an animal is put under anesthesia there is a risk of death.... but it's not common.
So take a deep breath and calm down She will do just fine...
2007-10-19 08:58:53 · answer #6 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cone will not stop the kitten from trying to mess with where hes been fixed. for get the cone. nothing wrong will happen to the kitten after hes been nuetured. i had my kitty fixed 1 1/2 years ago, they heel naturally. dont worry, he wont mess with it. just keep him laying on a clean spot.if you see him trying to mess with just move his paw. the main thing is to keep anything dirty away from his fix spot so that no infection will set in. he'll just sleep for a couple of days after the fixing anyway.if you see him licking the spot, dont even worry about it, thats the way they heal theirselves sometime. hope this helps, good luck
2007-10-19 08:38:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
make sure the water is just below boiling for the hair removal, then ensure that the heart rate has slowed again before the ritual starts
2007-10-19 08:33:05 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋