Your Cat’s Having Surgery! Things To Keep In Mind Post-Surgery
“ Your cat needs surgery” every pet owner knows how incredibly heartbreaking those words can be. We all go through life thinking we’re invincible (it's easier than getting used to the idea of dying) and sadly we apply the same cheerful optimism when it comes to our darling cats. But life isn’t always kind, and sometimes us cat loving freaks have to go through the painful process of landing our little kittens on the operation table.
Other than the emotional breakdown that you will be dealing with around the time of the surgery there are a few more things you need to keep in mind to make the process worthwhile before taking your cat for surgery in Pleasant Valley.
Here are a few things to expect post you cat’s surgery in Pleasant Valley.
-Pick up time: if the cat has not gone through an emergency procedure, it can go home after a few hours, otherwise extended stay may be recommended to monitor vitals and provide critical care.
- Rest: rest is essential for recovery, allow your cat to rest in a warm quiet place of choosing. Don’t let your cat out at least until the stitches are still on.
- Monitor your cat: check the stitches for any signs of infections, oozing, swelling. Call the vet if you have any concerns.
- The E collar: the cat could try to lick or pull on the stitches, which could increase its chances of being affected. The Elizabethan collar, though inconvenient, helps prevent the cat from accidentally harming itself.
- Medication: the surgery is usually accompanied by medication, make sure that the medications are feed to the cat on time. Failure to stick to the medication schedule could lead to unnecessary pain and avoidable bacterial infections.
- Follow ups and check-ins: Your vet may wish to see your cat a week or so after the operation to make sure everything is healing well and to remove the stitches. The follow ups are absolutely necessary and one must continue to follow the cat's recovery program until told to alter or discontinue it.
Other than the emotional breakdown that you will be dealing with around the time of the surgery there are a few more things you need to keep in mind to make the process worthwhile before taking your cat for surgery in Pleasant Valley.
Here are a few things to expect post you cat’s surgery in Pleasant Valley.
-Pick up time: if the cat has not gone through an emergency procedure, it can go home after a few hours, otherwise extended stay may be recommended to monitor vitals and provide critical care.
- Rest: rest is essential for recovery, allow your cat to rest in a warm quiet place of choosing. Don’t let your cat out at least until the stitches are still on.
- Monitor your cat: check the stitches for any signs of infections, oozing, swelling. Call the vet if you have any concerns.
- The E collar: the cat could try to lick or pull on the stitches, which could increase its chances of being affected. The Elizabethan collar, though inconvenient, helps prevent the cat from accidentally harming itself.
- Medication: the surgery is usually accompanied by medication, make sure that the medications are feed to the cat on time. Failure to stick to the medication schedule could lead to unnecessary pain and avoidable bacterial infections.
- Follow ups and check-ins: Your vet may wish to see your cat a week or so after the operation to make sure everything is healing well and to remove the stitches. The follow ups are absolutely necessary and one must continue to follow the cat's recovery program until told to alter or discontinue it.
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