What should I expect from my Cat after surgery?
Here are some things you can expect to be part of the post-op care. Rest: Your cat will be groggy until the anesthesia wears off.
When to remove pins and plates from cats?
It may be necessary to remove some or all of the metal implants used in the fracture repair once healing is fully complete. Your veterinarian will decide if this is necessary. Most pins and plates can safely remain in the cat for life if the situation requires that they be left in place.
When to give your cat medication after surgery?
Medication: If your cat has gone home with any medications (or prescriptions for medications), it’s important to give them at the time and amount directed by your veterinarian, whether those medications are to help combat pain, infection, or anything else.
What happens if your cat bleeds after surgery?
Loosening or causing failure of internal sutures or closures, which can cause bleeding or even leakage of bacteria or urine into the abdomen Pulling off bandages or even slipping bandages into a position that could cause more damage or pain Causing a bone plate, pin, or screws to move or otherwise not heal correctly
It may be necessary to remove some or all of the metal implants used in the fracture repair once healing is fully complete. Your veterinarian will decide if this is necessary. Most pins and plates can safely remain in the cat for life if the situation requires that they be left in place.
What to do with a cat that has had surgery?
Whether your cat’s just been spayed/neutered, had a cat bite abscess, had a broken bone surgically repaired, or had abdominal surgery of their digestive tract or urinary bladder, it’s important that they’re given the time, space, and environment to rest and heal.
How long after surgery does a cat need to rest?
Orthopedic surgery is painful, so for the first few days postoperatively the cat needs strong painkillers, and in some cases even sedation. The skin sutures are removed 7 – 14 days after surgery, but the cat needs to rest until fracture healing is evident on radiography.
Medication: If your cat has gone home with any medications (or prescriptions for medications), it’s important to give them at the time and amount directed by your veterinarian, whether those medications are to help combat pain, infection, or anything else.
