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riemeab Member  Posts: 17 |
posted 10-07-2003 03:12 PM
 
hello everyone... I am getting my kitten spayed in a few weeks and I am wondering if there is anything special that I should know. I am sure she will be in a little bit of pain and probably sleepy, but do I have to do anything for her? I work during the day and want to protect her from any complications or injuries. Please let me know if there is anything I need to prepare for. Thank you in advance. Allison IP: Logged |
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Newton the Cat Member Posts: 102 |
posted 10-07-2003 04:21 PM
I remember when I had my little September and she was spayed at 7 months. She really wanted to tie into those stitches. She started to pull them out with her teeth about a week after surgery. I was supposed to come in and have them removed. When she started to pull them I called the vet. Vet said not to worry as long as she wasn't tearing and the stitches were not getting infected, sometimes they do get them out on their own. And she did. I never had to take her in. But you might want to be aware of that. If she starts hurting herself or they are looking red, then get one of those "elizabethian (sp?) collars" at PetSmart so she can't reach down there and nibble. Also the only other thing I can tell you, just try to keep her from jumping around a lot after the surgery. But try telling that to a 7 month old kitten. LOL IP: Logged |
nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-07-2003 04:24 PM
I have always kept mine in a seperate room after surgery...mainly to keep them away from my other cats. It seemed to help keep them well rested. Just give her a comfy, quiet area to rest in and Im sure she will be fine.  IP: Logged |
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riemeab Member Posts: 17 |
posted 10-07-2003 04:42 PM
Thank you for your advise. It will definitely be hard keeping her still for a few days. She has a tendancy to sprint around my living room and even run side-ways across the wall. I will do my best. I will keep you posted after the 23rd of this month. Allison IP: Logged |
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Newton the Cat Member Posts: 102 |
posted 10-07-2003 06:09 PM
LOL that running sideways is hilarious. I used to always get a kick out of seeing September doing it when she was a kitten. Her little tail would blow up and all the hair would stand on her back side and she would run sideways with that tail in a upside down U shape. Ahhh the kitten years! IP: Logged |
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footsie Member Posts: 123 |
posted 10-09-2003 04:34 PM
When I got my kitten neutered a few weeks ago the whole thing turned out much easier than I expected. The vet wanted him all day, so I dropped him off on my way to work, and picked him up at the end of my day. Footsie was very lazy for that night and into the next day. I had been worried about how to keep him from running around, but he didn't seem to want to run anyway. He wanted to cuddle and sleep in my lap, and was also happy in his bed. And best of all, it was the first time since I got him that he let me sleep through the night (I live in a studio so there is no escaping him most nights)! Footsie runs around sideways too. It cracks me up! IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 10-09-2003 05:08 PM
Spaying and nuetering is a very straight forward procedure and the only thing you need to keep an eye on is that she dont pull her stitches out and its kept clean other than that she should be stopped from jumping up a height as this can pulled the wound.. She will fully recover from the op within a day or 2 she will also be very sleepy and not really want to do anything make sure she has a fresh supply of food and water, I say water as this is much healthier for the cat rather than milk. She will also need to be on a balanced diet as female cats tend to become very lazy and gain weight rapidly... IP: Logged |
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Pepper Member Posts: 22 |
posted 10-09-2003 05:29 PM
Hi Riemeab... I just had my 2 kittens fixed about a month ago... they were 6 months old, I have one of each, a male and a female. Everything went smooth. My vet kept them over night after the surgery, so I picked them up the morning after. My male cat, you never would have known he had anything done... he didn't even have stitches, and went about his business as usual when he came home. My female cat, she was sore for about a day and a half. She mostly slept the first day I brought her home, 2 days later she was up and about as normal. They pretty much know their own limits, and normally won't overdue it. My vet is awesome, she put her stitches on the inside, so that way she couldn't chew at them, I couldn't even see her stitches in her belly... also, they were disolving stitches, so she didn't even have to go back to have them removed. I didn't have to give them any meds at all, cuz the vet gave them a shot of antibiotics that lasts in their system for 6 weeks. So the procedure and healing process was all pretty simple, with little pain. Having a good vet is the key. Good luck with your baby girl! IP: Logged |
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riemeab Member Posts: 17 |
posted 10-29-2003 01:28 PM
Hello everyone.... Chloe came through the surgery like an old pro. She spent one night and was acting like herself almost instantly. She also received the stiches that are in the inside and she hasn't bothered the wound at all. Thank you so much for your advise, it was very helpful!!!! IP: Logged |
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fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 10-30-2003 10:47 AM
Glad to hear that everything went well. You are responsible pet owner for getting her spayed. Hopefully you and Chloe will have a long healthy life together. IP: Logged |
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wtpooh Member Posts: 81 |
posted 10-30-2003 08:02 PM
My kitten is getting spayed tomorrow morning at 8am. This post helped put my mind at ease. Thank You! [This message has been edited by wtpooh (edited 10-30-2003).] IP: Logged |
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