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 sire puppies.  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 Why Spay or Neuter?  You can use your browser's back button to return here.


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 vomiting, 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.

There are no stitches.