Hey Everyone,
I first and foremost want to apologize for not creating any content recently, just haven't felt inspired. However my daughter opened a side of me that made the creativity flood out of me. So hopefully I can continue writing on this thing. Let's see if I can make a set schedule and stick to it.
So today's post is going to be about my four month old cat/kitten who got spayed recently. I was really worried how the after effects of her surgery were going to turn out. I researched and some said their cats were friendlier and others distant or aggressive. I was looking into cones because there were warnings that the stitching will break off with too much licking. I was also looking for alternatives like stomach braces to cover the stitching. I was researching like nobody's business.
The day started out bright and early with a heavy thunder storm and lighting show that lasted hours from the night before. Harmony was laying on top of my pillow and as my alarm rang her soft paw and furry arm extended into my arm as if to say "Please, stay a bit longer!" Oh Harmony, you know the way to my heart. So after having an inner argument with myself on how guilty I felt that she was going to get cut and never have kittens in her life. I hesitantly got up and got ready. This photo was on the drive to the animal hospital and it is titled appropriately however I don't think she knew what was in store for her. We arrived around 8:50 a.m.
Arriving fairly early, it was a very somber wait as we waited to be called. The animal hospital informed us that she would be ready around 4 to 4:30 p.m. but to call around 3:30 p.m. for a phone checkup. We waited the whole day without her, hoping and praying her surgery was successful. I excitedly/nervously called at 3:30 p.m. and they told me she was awake and resting. What a relief to hear, however he informed to to wait until 4:30 p.m. to pick her up because they wanted to do further observation. During pick up they did not give us any harness or cone, just medicines that we acquired for her pain which totaled $25.00. This is her at home resting with stitches.
What was included in the instructions to take care of feline patient
1. COUGHING-May notice couching for next couple of days--which is normal due to small irritation in tube placed in throat from the endotracheal tube. If coughing seems excessive or you are in any way concern, call office.
2. FOOD- Please keep animal confined until recovered completely. Restrict water and food intake to small palm size amounts or 1/3 of the normal ration for night. Normal feedings can continue tomorrow morning.
3. TEMPERATURE and APPEARANCE- because of anesthetic can lower their body temperature, keep them someplace warm and dry. Keep incision clean and dry. If any redness appears please call our office. Your pet has been surgically altered and you need to restrict her activity for the next 10-14 days. NO suture removal necessary.
So not being content with the information I received and continued research with the San Francisco SPCA ...here are some more things to look out for:
Monitoring Incision-The first several days after surgery are a critical monitoring period. There is no need to put hydrogen peroxide, soap or water, or first aid creams on incision. If discharge looks like pus it could be a sign of infection. Things to keep on eye on are:
Harmony was acting normal wanting to run and play was a little grumpy due to the restricted food and water (she couldn't eat after 9 p.m. the previous night). She attempted many times to lick her stitching and she still does but a lot less frequent. The stitching looks a little pink but I don't think it is anything to be alarmed about. Her diet has continued like normal and she is doing well.
The reason I'm writing this post is so if you have your animal spayed or neutered you have an idea what happens and what to expect.
Thank you for reading :)
I first and foremost want to apologize for not creating any content recently, just haven't felt inspired. However my daughter opened a side of me that made the creativity flood out of me. So hopefully I can continue writing on this thing. Let's see if I can make a set schedule and stick to it.
So today's post is going to be about my four month old cat/kitten who got spayed recently. I was really worried how the after effects of her surgery were going to turn out. I researched and some said their cats were friendlier and others distant or aggressive. I was looking into cones because there were warnings that the stitching will break off with too much licking. I was also looking for alternatives like stomach braces to cover the stitching. I was researching like nobody's business.
The day started out bright and early with a heavy thunder storm and lighting show that lasted hours from the night before. Harmony was laying on top of my pillow and as my alarm rang her soft paw and furry arm extended into my arm as if to say "Please, stay a bit longer!" Oh Harmony, you know the way to my heart. So after having an inner argument with myself on how guilty I felt that she was going to get cut and never have kittens in her life. I hesitantly got up and got ready. This photo was on the drive to the animal hospital and it is titled appropriately however I don't think she knew what was in store for her. We arrived around 8:50 a.m.
Arriving fairly early, it was a very somber wait as we waited to be called. The animal hospital informed us that she would be ready around 4 to 4:30 p.m. but to call around 3:30 p.m. for a phone checkup. We waited the whole day without her, hoping and praying her surgery was successful. I excitedly/nervously called at 3:30 p.m. and they told me she was awake and resting. What a relief to hear, however he informed to to wait until 4:30 p.m. to pick her up because they wanted to do further observation. During pick up they did not give us any harness or cone, just medicines that we acquired for her pain which totaled $25.00. This is her at home resting with stitches.
What was included in the instructions to take care of feline patient1. COUGHING-May notice couching for next couple of days--which is normal due to small irritation in tube placed in throat from the endotracheal tube. If coughing seems excessive or you are in any way concern, call office.
2. FOOD- Please keep animal confined until recovered completely. Restrict water and food intake to small palm size amounts or 1/3 of the normal ration for night. Normal feedings can continue tomorrow morning.
3. TEMPERATURE and APPEARANCE- because of anesthetic can lower their body temperature, keep them someplace warm and dry. Keep incision clean and dry. If any redness appears please call our office. Your pet has been surgically altered and you need to restrict her activity for the next 10-14 days. NO suture removal necessary.
So not being content with the information I received and continued research with the San Francisco SPCA ...here are some more things to look out for:
Monitoring Incision-The first several days after surgery are a critical monitoring period. There is no need to put hydrogen peroxide, soap or water, or first aid creams on incision. If discharge looks like pus it could be a sign of infection. Things to keep on eye on are:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Discharge
- Lethargy
- Lack of Appetite
- Hiding
- Vomiting
- Bloody Diarrhea
Harmony was acting normal wanting to run and play was a little grumpy due to the restricted food and water (she couldn't eat after 9 p.m. the previous night). She attempted many times to lick her stitching and she still does but a lot less frequent. The stitching looks a little pink but I don't think it is anything to be alarmed about. Her diet has continued like normal and she is doing well.
The reason I'm writing this post is so if you have your animal spayed or neutered you have an idea what happens and what to expect.
Thank you for reading :)
