Cats are amazingly prolific creatures. Already from the age of six months (and some from four months!) They are able to fertilize and reproduce their own kind. They retain this ability literally until the last days of life. So there is no such concept of menopause in cats. And if you do not intend to at least twice a year to be happy with the new offspring of your pet, then, most likely, decide to sterilize it. Today, this operation has become very popular with many cat owners. Firstly, it gives a one hundred percent guarantee of reproductive sterility of your cat. Secondly, this operation is carried over by animals quite easily and, as a rule, does not have any serious consequences. And thirdly, caring for a cat after sterilization does not require any special skills or financial costs. And although it is not so difficult to care for a cat in the postoperative period, some rules still need to be known. So let's figure out how to care for the cat after the operation, and to what surprises to be ready. 
Immediately after surgery
If it is a question of ovariohysterectomy, then thisa hollow operation that is done under general anesthesia. Therefore, the very first features of caring for animals after a similar operation are the control of their behavior after anesthesia. But care of the care of the operated cat is necessary even before the operation. So, for example, in a carry or bag, in which the operated cat will go home, it is necessary to put a warm litter. And even better on the way back to wrap it in something warm. The fact is that after the operation the body temperature of the cat will drop and the animal will freeze. The first day after the operation - the time of emotional upheavals for the hosts. After all, they will have to watch how the animal departs from anesthesia, and the spectacle is, frankly, not pleasant. Imagine what it's like to watch the helpless pacing of the paws, uncoordinated movements and the desperate look of your beloved cat. Your task in this period is to protect the cat, as it can fall when walking, stumble upon walls and corners, confuse the direction of movement. An anesthetized cat can suddenly jump up and try to escape, it can become entangled in wires and threads and even get injured. Therefore, all potentially dangerous items must be removed, and the cat itself should not be placed on a sofa, an armchair or a bed, and other tall pieces of furniture. Organize a pussy temporary comfortable warm stove on the floor, in a place protected from drafts. Make sure that the cat lies only on the right side, otherwise the load on the heart of the weakened animal after surgery will increase. Do not be intimidated atypical for your darling behavior. During an exit from anesthesia, the pussy can suddenly wake up and jump up, scrape its legs on the floor or on the litter, hiss or mew. At this point, her behavior is inadequate. However, the animal is frightened by its condition no less than yours. So try to calm the sufferer. It is not excluded in the first hours after sterilization, arbitrary urination and vomiting. So be prepared for such trouble and make sure that the cat moves on such surfaces, which then it will be easy to wash. And also it is necessary to watch, that the animal sleeping after anesthesia is not choked by vomit masses. If the cat can not lap the water by itself, but wants to drink, then give her water from the pipette - a lot of water to the cat at that moment is not necessary, it is important that it does not dry out in the mouth. And one more frightening moment - the open eyes of a cat sleeping after anesthesia. Yes, cats do not close their eyes even during surgery. Therefore, you need to bury in the eye a special solution and close and open the animal's eyelids every twenty minutes until the pussy starts blinking on its own or just closes your eyes. However, more detailed instructions you will surely get from a veterinarian when you pick up your cat after the operation. 
Aftercare
About a day later your pussy will depart fromanesthesia and will behave quite adequately, although her movements will still be insecure. Completely coordinate their movements the animal will be able to only after three or four days. By the way, all this time the animal can refuse to eat. Nevertheless, you need to feed the cat. The first feeding after the operation is allowed in a day, and it is possible and necessary to give water to the animal in three hours. The diet and the feeding regimen can be respected as before and habitual for the animal. However, do not give him food that can cause constipation or diarrhea. All further care for the cat after surgery is reduced to the processing of surgical sutures. Cats after surgery are not bandaged, since the animal can easily remove bandages. From the operating room you will get your pet dressed in a special blanket with ties at the back. All the time before the stitches are removed, the animal must be in this padded stool. To process the seams, the blanket does not need to be removed completely. It just gently pulled off the hind legs, and then put on back. Stitches should be treated according to the instructions received from the veterinarian. Chlorhexidine is usually used for this. By the way, with this seemingly convenient and safe blanket, potential dangers to an animal may be associated. So, for example, a cat that has recovered from postoperative ailments can find itself quite healthy and begin to lead an active way of life habitual for it. This ekstremalka easily begin to skip on the nightstands, sofas, tables and window sills, and it is still graceful and dexterous it is unlikely to do it. It is not excluded that a quick pussy will simply not jump to the intended goal, catch on to anything by strings from the blankets and hang. Believe that removing a poor fellow from such a hanger will be very difficult, because a discouraged animal will begin actively resisting it, wriggling, hissing and using claws and teeth. And if this happens in your absence, the consequences can be the most deplorable. Therefore, for about two weeks (until the stitches and the blanket are removed) try to limit the movement of the cat around the house. Strictly speaking, this is the care of the cat after sterilization. If your animal is healthy, and the operation was conducted in a clinic with a good reputation, then no serious complications should arise. However, at the slightest suspicion of possible postoperative complications, contact your veterinarian. In this case it is better to be safe than not to inspect. So be careful to your cat and remember that we are responsible for those who have tamed. We advise you to read:
