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After-Surgery
Care
For Feral Cats
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The First Evening:
• Your cat(s) will probably be very nervous about being in an enclosed area, and disoriented from anesthesia and surgery. They may be grumpy, or very reactive to noise, quick motions, bright lights, etc. Keep them in a quiet, dark, warm place. Keep them separated from other pets and children.
• Keep your cat(s) warm the whole night after surgery. They need to stay at 70 degrees or above. It will not be easy for him/her to keep its temperature steady and warm after surgery, like they normally do.
• The cat(s) should be offered water and half of a normal ration of wet food after they settle down back at your place. If they finish the food quickly, offer another half ration 2 hours later.
The Next Day:
• Offer a full ration of wet or dry food for breakfast. Make sure clean water is available.
• Give the cat a chance to stay clean, warm and dry. This can help limit activity, so the tissues will have the best chance to heal quickly and without problems.
Important points to remember:
• All stitches are absorbable and do not need to be removed. They can take up to a couple of months to completely dissolve.
• Try to watch the cat for a week post-op if you can.
• Continue to offer food and water for them. They will still hunt..
Thank you for your extra effort in helping our feral friends out—they do need all the kindness we can offer them. It helps them, it helps future generations of cats, and it helps our community!
• Your cat(s) will probably be very nervous about being in an enclosed area, and disoriented from anesthesia and surgery. They may be grumpy, or very reactive to noise, quick motions, bright lights, etc. Keep them in a quiet, dark, warm place. Keep them separated from other pets and children.
• Keep your cat(s) warm the whole night after surgery. They need to stay at 70 degrees or above. It will not be easy for him/her to keep its temperature steady and warm after surgery, like they normally do.
• The cat(s) should be offered water and half of a normal ration of wet food after they settle down back at your place. If they finish the food quickly, offer another half ration 2 hours later.
The Next Day:
• Offer a full ration of wet or dry food for breakfast. Make sure clean water is available.
• Give the cat a chance to stay clean, warm and dry. This can help limit activity, so the tissues will have the best chance to heal quickly and without problems.
Important points to remember:
• All stitches are absorbable and do not need to be removed. They can take up to a couple of months to completely dissolve.
• Try to watch the cat for a week post-op if you can.
• Continue to offer food and water for them. They will still hunt..
Thank you for your extra effort in helping our feral friends out—they do need all the kindness we can offer them. It helps them, it helps future generations of cats, and it helps our community!