Caring For Your Cat After Surgery | Pet Health Advice

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In this video, PDSA Vet Fran explains how to care for your cat after surgery:

Step 1 – Rest
Take your cat straight home from the vets, in a secure carrier, and let them rest in a warm, quiet room away from children, other animals, and noise.

Step 2 – Food
Unless your vet has recommended a special diet, feed them their normal food little and often. If your cat doesn’t want to eat, try warming their food for a few seconds in the microwave (mix well afterwards), or offer them some plain cooked chicken breast/white fish.

Step 3 – Toileting
Provide your cat with a litter tray that is easy to get in and out of, ideally with at least one low side, and use a litter that won’t get stuck to their wound (paper/wood-based pellet litters tend to be good).

Step 4 – Medication
Make sure you give your cat all their prescribed medication on time – it can be helpful to use a medication chart to keep track and set alarms to remind you when they’re due the next dose.

Step 5 – Stitches
If your cat has stitches, purchase a protective cone (plastic, fabric or cardboard), an inflatable collar, or a protective body suit to stop them from licking their wound.

Step 6 – Check-up appointments
Go to all your cat’s check-up appointments even if they seem to be completely recovered.

Remember to contact your vet if you have any concerns about your cat following surgery. If any of the advice in this video differs from what your vet team has told you, follow their advice which is specific to your cat and the surgery they’ve had.

For more advice on how to care for your pet, visit our Pet Health Hub: pdsa.org.uk/phh

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