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Feline Fix Post Op Instructions

Keep cats confined after surgery until fully awake to prevent injury, then provide a quiet recovery area. Monitor body temperature and restrict activity for a week to allow healing. Check for complications and contact the vet with any concerns.

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Feline Fix Post Op Instructions

Keep cats confined after surgery until fully awake to prevent injury, then provide a quiet recovery area. Monitor body temperature and restrict activity for a week to allow healing. Check for complications and contact the vet with any concerns.

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Feline Spay/Neuter Post-Op Instructions:

Keep your cat in its carrier until it can move around normally and is fully aware
Cats recovering from anesthesia go through a period of excitement and disorientation. During this period, they can be
a danger to themselves, to you, and to their surroundings if not confined to a trap/carrier. The cats’ coordination is
hindered by anesthesia, so he/she won't be able to jump or climb normally until the anesthesia fully wears off. After
the period of excitement and disorientation is over, we recommend cats recover overnight in a dimly lit, quiet room
with minimal gentle handling.

Keep the cat in a warm, dry, draft-free sheltered area that you can check on frequently
Cats cannot adequately control their body temperature until they have fully recovered from anesthesia. For this
reason and others, cats recovering from anesthesia should be kept in a warm (>75 degree), draft free environment. Cats
that become hypothermic (dangerously low body temperature) are in danger of re-anesthesia, and cardiac arrest.

Provide small amounts of food and fresh water when your pet is fully aware
The anesthetic drugs and surgical procedure may make your pet nauseous. Feed a small meal, about ¼ to ½ of a
normal meal, the night he/she goes home. Feed your regular brand of food and be certain fresh drinking water is
always available once your cat is awake (do not allow water to spill on your cats bedding.)

Pain medication
Your cat was given an injection of pain medication following surgery. Do not give your animal any pain medication
without first speaking with your veterinarian.

Restrict activity for the next 7-10 days


Cats need restricted activity after surgery to allow their bodies to heal. It is important to keep pets indoors after
surgery to prevent contamination of the incision and prevent too much activity. Excessive activity can result in
serious surgical complications like opening of the incision and hemorrhage (bleeding). Cats may need to be confinedto
a small room to keep them from jumping, running, and climbing. You should not bathe your pet for 10 days (until the
incision has healed completely) as bathing can wash dirt and bacteria into the incision.

Monitor your pet after surgery


It is very important to monitor your pet after surgery. Although most cats will recover without incident, some will
experience complications. If you notice anything unusual, including failure to stay awake, difficulty breathing, slow
recovery (cats should be fully recovered by 8pm), excessive bleeding from the incision (below the tail for males, on the
abdomen for females), decreased appetite, oozing from the incision, excessive or fluid-filled swelling around theincision,
or any other concerning abnormalities, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Prevent your pet from licking or
scratching at the incision. This may require an Elizabethan collar.
Normal surgery reactions:
● There may be a small, hard, non-painful lump under the incision where the inner stitches are healing. This isa
normal reaction to the absorbable suture material
● Minor bleeding from the scrotum of male cats is expected for 1-2 days after surgery

Please call your vet if problems arise after surgery


If you are concerned about your pet’s well-being, please seek veterinary attention first. Contact the closest
emergency clinic and take the cat’s paperwork from the day of your cat’s surgery. Then, call EAS at 425-257-6000 to
notify us that there has been a problem. It is important for the cat's health and our records/protocol that we learn of any
problems. EAS provides limited veterinary services only. EAS cannot render nor assist financially with other
veterinary services.

333 Smith Island Rd. 425.257.6000 [email protected]


Everett, WA 98201 425.257.6018 fax everettwa.gov/animals

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