Recovering from surgery

Your vet will give you specific advice related to your cat's particular condition, check-up dates and post-surgical medication. Always follow their instructions and contact them if you are not sure about something or have any concerns about your cat.

Usually, cats will be a little sleepy after an anesthetic; however, they should be eating and comfortable with no sign of pain. Contact your vet if they are not back to normal after 12 hours. Make sure your cat's bed is placed in a warm, drought-free place where he or she won't be disturbed and injured, especially if there are young children or other animals in the house.Be careful about him.

Feeding

Cats, like humans, can feel nauseous after waking up from an anesthetic. So after an operation, give your cat a small evening meal of something light, such as cooked chicken or fish or a piece of meat. If that's not possible, then feed just a quarter of the food you would normally provide. Your vet may provide a specific type of food. Always make sure that clean water is available.

Exercise

Ensure your cat stays indoors until any stitches have been removed, or for any time specified by your vet. Try to prevent your pet from running, jumping up on furniture, or physical exertion including playing with other pets in the area. It may be easier to keep your cat in one room. Instructions on this will vary with the type of surgery (for example, after orthopedic operations the cat may need to be confined to a little cage).

Wounds

Some wounds will have stitches, or staples, but some will be closed using internal sutures. Check your cat's wound daily and tell your vet about any redness, swelling, discharge or bleeding. Stitches are normally removed after about ten days, although this will vary with the type of operation and the area where the stitches have been placed. Internal stitches are hidden under the skin and dissolve naturally on their own by body’s curing system. Make sure your vet has told you which type your cat has and whether they will need to be removed.

Bandages

It is very significant  to keep bandages dry because they can cause further damages. Cats with bandages should not be allowed outside as they may catch the bandage, it may get wet or soiled. Look out for unpleasant odors, discoloration, swelling above or below the bandage, limping or pain and contact your vet if concerned about your pet.

It is very important that you go back to vet on the specified check-up date, or earlier if you are concerned about something, or if the bandage comes loose or falls off.(Don’t try to use new bandage by yourself , its highly possible to make the situation worse).