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Pre-Surgical Information
Spaying or neutering your pet is a big step! There is a lot to consider
when we are planning your pet’s surgery. Here is some information to help
you make wise decisions.
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Discharge InstructionsClick here for
information on how to care for your pet at home.
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Cat Neuter Discharge Instructions
Orchidectomy is the full name for the procedure that
your cat has just undergone. Commonly known as
neutering, this surgery involves the removal of both
testicles. This makes it so that your male will not be
able to get female cats pregnant or sire kittens.
This will also reduce a number of behavioral problems.
For a more detailed rundown of the effects of neutering,
click here to go to an article on
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Most cats do quite well after surgery. If yours
does not, please call and let us know what is going on.
There should be no sickness, he should feel good, he
should eat well, and his incisions should not be red,
swollen, or oozing. Problems would
include vomiting, lethargy, poor appetite, or leaking or
oozing from the incision. If there are any
problems, please call and let us know.
 Most
cats go home on meloxicam, a liquid pain medication
dispensed in a dropper bottle like in the image to the
right. Read the label carefully and follow the
directions found there. You need to give one
dropper-full to your cat by mouth just once a day,
generally in the evening. Shake the bottle well
before dosing. Notice that the dropper only fills
up to the black line. When the dropper is filled
to the black line, it is full.
There is no need to restrict your cat's
exercise. However, it is a good idea to keep him
confined for a few days so you can be sure to give the
pain medication.
At least once a day look at his incision. Make
sure he is not chewing or licking it. The
incisions should be dry and clean. Do not put
anything on the incisions. I do not recommend
cleaning them, as that can slow down healing. No
bathing for two weeks.
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