Feline Neuter Aftercare

The surgery to neuter your cat involves a superficial incision
to remove both testicles. Your cat will be given a short-acting
general anesthetic for the procedure.

Although many cats seem absolutely ‘back to normal’ by the
evening of the surgery, oftentimes they will be sleepy and want
to be left alone. You can offer small amounts of food and water
after 6 PM this evening – large amounts of either, on an empty
stomach, may induce vomiting. If your cat vomits, take away all
food and water and try again in the morning. We recommend that
you keep your cat inside for at least 48 hours or until you are
assured that he is eating and acting normally.

Your cat will keep his incision clean by normal grooming – there
is no need for you to wash it, and no need to substitute
shredded paper for his cat litter. The scrotum (the sac that
held the testicles) will oftentimes swell with fluid – this is
normal and should resolve within a week.

Your cat has no sutures to be removed. If you have any questions
or concerns, don’t hesitate to call your veterinarian. We
recommend that you restrict your cat’s activity for at least 5
days.

It is also possible that your cat may still be able to
impregnate a female for the next 30 days. If you have unaltered
female cats in your home, or if there are unaltered females cats
in your neighborhood; it is advisable to keep the cats apart.

The above is general veterinary information. Do not begin
any course of treatment without consulting your regular
veterinarian. All animals should be examined at least once every
12 months.