Taking care of your cat once they have been spayed is important. Aftercare needs to be done the right way to ensure that your pet makes a full recovery from their surgery. If you're not sure exactly what you should be doing to care for your pet, here's a closer look so that you can take proper care of them.
Watch for Hemorrhage
Once your cat has been spayed you need to make sure that you are observant. Look carefully for signs of hemorrhaging taking place following the surgery. Watch to see if there is extreme lethargy and white-colored gums.
You should also look to see if your cat's belly is swelling. Another telltale sign that there may be damage is when your cat starts to vomit excessively or has diarrhea. All these are severe symptoms, and you need to get in touch with your vet as soon as possible.
Prevent Infection
You must do your best to try to prevent infection once your cat has been spayed. Observe the incision site. If you smell a bad odor or there is discharge coming from the area, you need to call your vet.
Additionally, signs of a possible problem in the incision area mean that you will also see a lot of redness and bruising. The main way to prevent your cat from licking the incision is to have an E-Collar or a bodysuit ready for your cat. You should also make sure that your cat does not do a lot of activities that could remove the incisions.
Manage Pain
Pain is inevitable once your cat has been spayed. However, you must learn how to manage it effectively. Your vet will give you pain medication for your cat. You should give your cat this medication as prescribed by your vet.
If your cat is in pain, there may be more temptation than ever to lick the incision site. This could see your cat struggling and removing the collar from around their neck if they can. Make sure you ask your vet about your cat's medication if you are unsure of anything.
Getting your pet spayed is one way to help them have a healthier and happier life. However, you must make sure that you do a great job with aftercare for your pet as well. The time when they recover from surgery is a critical one, and you will want to make sure that the recovery goes as smoothly as possible.
For more information about spaying, reach out to a local clinic.
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