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300987 tn?1219983665

After spaying my cat

I just had my 7 month old spayed yesterday. She was out of it the entire night. She peed herself. This morning I went to check on her and she is definitely moving way more than she did yesterday. But her eyes just look different and she is acting more needy. I didn't get any pain medication. Is that necessary? How long until spayed kitties start acting normal again? How do I handle her? Is picking her up going to hurt? When can I clean her stomach? She has leftover blood around the incision area. I left her in the bathroom overnight with litter, food and water, and it looks like she didn't touch any of it. She is crawling all over me and purring, so I am wondering if she is feeling any pain. How long should I keep her separated from the other cats in the house? They like to play fight.

I feel so bad for having this done, and I hope she will still be the same kittie...  :( Thanks for answering any questions!
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I had my two cats fixed on 2/18, the male is fine, eating drinking and using the litter box, have a cone on him just to be safe. My female is eating gradually, she's had water twice since brought home friday (2/19) but has not used the litter box. she sleeps and lays around. i'm just mostly concerned that she hasn't used the litter box
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today is the 22nd....thats 3 days, if she still hasn't used the litter box by today she must return to the Vet clinic where she was spayed for a checkup, something is wrong, even with eating little she must at least pee!!!! please let us know
874521 tn?1424116797
Hi, lumps are common for a few weeks after a spay, it's the muscle scar tissue, will slowly go down to normal. Does she have dried feces on her, or perhaps just gassy?? No baths, but can gently give her bottom a wet cloth wipe.
She is likely hiding due to some pain, also fear of her new surroundings..kitty has been thru a lot this week with surgery plus a new home.
Make sure she has a safe room with food water a litter box that she can use and let allow her some privacy to get used to everything as she needs.
Do check her insision daily to make sure it's not becoming red and more swollen. Also be sure she is eating and using the litter box else she will need to revisit her Vet
A REACTION TO WHAT EXACTLY and WHAT symptoms did she have??
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874521 tn?1424116797
The moist spot is possibly just some seepage, could be a start of infection....but not anything requiring an emergency clinic visit on a Sunday, wait and see how it looks tomorrow....((hugs to kitties))
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I adopted a one yr old female from the shelter . They said she had a reaction of some kind and they wanted to make sure she was ok . I saw her sun and they told me she was available on tues . Shouldn't the shelter have told me to get her pain meds . This is my first cat . I try to look at her incision it has three Lumps . You are not supposed to cram her stomach just around the edges . My cat also smells terrible . Like she is dirty and smells. Like poop . But they said. Do not wash her until 3 weeks . Her incision looks ok but I'm getti her to a vet next week . Today she is not eating at all and is hiding under the bed . The cat is very shy . Her odor is really bad
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Take her to vet immediately tomorrow
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We just had our two female kittens fixed. Five mths old, one five lb. other six lb. This is four days post op. Cat one is just fine other than wanting solitude. Cat two is now just sleeping, oh yes and both are moving very gingerly. We gave pain meds but they want to rip and tear. We've only given three doses of meds. I am more towards they will hurt themselves, wife is more "they are in pain, they are just laying around" anyway the issue is there is a moist spot on the incision. It's not red nor hot. Wife is afraid of infection, as am I but I think we should give it another two days (if there are no other signs of infection.) And they are both eating and drinking. And using the litter boxes ok. I guess the question is is that moist spot for sure an infection?  Our vet is great, one of the doctors would run into their office no problem even though it's Sunday. I just hate to be overreacting. Anyone have any thoughts? You all have a good day!
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i don't really know whats happening to your cat/kitten because mine just got spayed today and i suppose you should really bring your cat/kitten to the vet for a checkup
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A person that would get their cat spayed & NOT get pain medicine for their cats is out of their mind!! You should feel bad for not getting pain meds, not feel bad because you had her fixed. OMG We're talking $7 extra & she had a hysterectomy which is a major surgery. Please, people... Would you have a hysterectomy & not have any pain relief? My cats don't usually require it for the full 2 weeks but I give their pain meds as prescribed for at least the first 7 days & watch them to see how they're doing & depending on how they're doing is what decides if they need it any longer. Every cat is different & it seems like the younger ones handle it better but are more needy. Older cats prefer to be left alone other than petting & even then some of mine were fine & some got mad & didn't want me touching them. For a cat of any age to get somewhat back to normal is about two weeks which is how long they're are prescribed the pain meds. So this says to me, it's at least two weeks before she is really out of pain & back to being somewhat herself. It takes a full six weeks just like a human to fully recover from a hysterectomy. I had a hysterectomy & while I know a cats threshold is much higher for pain, I can tell you the first week is extremely painful. In the future should anyone get their cat fixed please spend the extra $7 for pain relief.
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Was she given pain meds for at home??? This is not normal...esp. The crying noises, if she isn't eating and feeling more herself by morning rush her back in. Good luck and keep us posted
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Hi, I got my 6 month old spayed today and I feel horrible. She hasn't eaten a thing since yesterday. She doesn't want me around around and was making lot of crying noises. She has since retreated to under my bed. How long does the pain lasts? I feel horrible for making her go through with this procedure.
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7052683 tn?1392938795
Hi Vanna,

At least call the vet and tell them what is going on. If he has been vomiting since this morning he will probably need IV fluids. I am wondering if he is eating why no food is being regurgitated, just liquid.

I would call the vet and if need be take him back for him to be checked out---know the visit is stressful, but if need be he must go back.

Please let us know how your little guy is doing, K?

CML
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I would use peroxide on it and no alcohol.

The vomiting could be caused by antibiotics if they put him on them. Or, if they gave him shots at the same time as the neuter, which I'm totally against because it totally stresses the immune system, it could be caused by that too. Or, it could be totally unrelated.

Keep an eye on him and let us know how he's doing.
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Benji, my 6 month old male tuxedo kitten was neutered this past Friday. He came home thrilled and completely normal with a hefty appetite. However, it is now  Tuesday and he has been vomiting since early this morning (clear). And has been eating and drinking normally, I know this because he leaves his toys in the water bowl & after i shower he licks the excess off the tub. I looked at his incision and it looks fine. Its below the incision that is red and inflamed. I caught him licking Saturday morning, the morning i picked him up, after they gave him to me in a pillow case?!! I honestly think it just from him licking him self but i can't recall seeing him do it after saturday. I don't want to take him back to the vet, as he didn't like it nor the car ride. Should i wipe the area with peroxide and maybe a little alcohol?
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7052683 tn?1392938795
Hi  Fancy,

Please call your vet and tell him your concerns. Did the vet feel the lump?

If so what did he say it was? Did he take x-rays or at least give your little boy IV fluids for dehydration?

.....and what were the antibiotics for -- what kind of an infection does he have, Vets should not be giving out antibiotics without the exact cause of the infection.

Please let us know updates-- I am also worried for your little guy.
Thanks
CML
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It is now day 7, both cats play and eat well. neither is drinking however at this time. They are both going to the bathroom with no problems to the best of our knowledge. We have running water from a fountain that pours down probably four inches from the top. They always loved the water before. We cleaned out the fountain to make sure the water is fresh. We are both watching them to see if they are drinking. We took the boy kitten over to the fountain and put a
litter water on his lips. He doesn't want it at all. He is still on his antibiotics
for a few more days.
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Last week on Tuesday afternoon we had one kitten spayed and one male neutered. It is now Sunday, the girl kitten is doing fine, the male is not.
I think this is very unusual. We took him back to the veterinarian yesterday who found no problems but did put him on antibiotics. He has a fairly hard
place under the skin where he goes to do number 1, and we cannot get him
to drink or to pee. I have been giving him water in a dropper several times a day and he did drink some chicken broth this morning. He is eating fine. I
am most concerned that he is not peeing. He is running, playing, i actually have to watch he doesn't hurt his sister the girl kitten that was just spayed.
I am very concerned about him, she goes back to get her stitches out on the 20th in 5 days although you cannot see much of the stitches sticking out anywhere, they are mostly internal, but we have had no drainage with either of the kitties.
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Last week on Tuesday afternoon we had one kitten spayed and one male neutered. It is now Sunday, the girl kitten is doing fine, the male is not.
I think this is very unusual. We took him back to the veterinarian yesterday who found no problems but did put him on antibiotics. He has a fairly hard
place under the skin where he goes to do number 1, and we cannot get him
to drink or to pee. I have been giving him water in a dropper several times a day and he did drink some chicken broth this morning. He is eating fine. I
am most concerned that he is not peeing. He is running, playing, i actually have to watch he doesn't hurt his sister the girl kitten that was just spayed.
I am very concerned about him, she goes back to get her stitches out on the 20th in 5 days although you cannot see much of the stitches sticking out anywhere, they are mostly internal, but we have had no drainage with either of the kitties.
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i just got my kittie done.instead of the cone used the baby pf with the snaps and have it so she can go the bathrm.works perfect and she can lay down better.cut the sleeves short and put her legs in.then just pinned a little so it would not fall off/
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7052683 tn?1392938795
Hi Wync,

Please let us know how your Baby is doing. I just read this post and am terribly worried about her. I hope she has been seen again by your vet and did not have an infection!!!

Thank you,
Please update us, Wync!

CML
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There are other concerns with spaying a pet, whether they are indoors or not.  My 13 year old cat JUST got spayed because I felt the way you did.  She was always a very healthy cat.  I felt that spaying them was cruel and they had no choice.  However... it's agonizing and extremely stressful to not only the pet owner but the animal itself too when it gets an infected uterus.  The ONLY solution to PYOMETRA (look it up.. ) is to have surgery to remove the puss filled uterus.  Sure, there are holistic approaches.. but, I don't live in an area where I can just go see a holistic vet (which would be MY preference) but that isn't an option for me.

Ok fine, you don't feel that it's fair to spay a cat or dog because of overcrowding.. but.. how about watching your beloved member of the family die and there's nothing you can do about it?   if money is your concern.. in my area, a routine spay (which a pyometra surgery is a lot more complicated and delicate) is around $120.. and I just payed $2800 for a pyometra surgery.  She was critical for 4 days in the hospital, lived on nothing but fluids for a week, and now it's a week and a half after surgery and she's fine.  

On your rant about your kitty's personality change.. of course it's going to change.. have you never known a woman who acted differently after she got her tubes tied or had a hysterectomy?  The hormones are different.. do I feel it's cruel anymore?  no, because I would do anything to keep my kitty alive and healthy.   I don't care about the overcrowding pet population, and I don't like doctors or medicine in general, but.. I have to say that the vet that took care of my cat, saved her life.  
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My 6 month old kitten was spayed today, and sent home with a e collar, she has already managed to get it off twice, and absolutely hates it, she ha already eaten and wanted cuddles and followed me around the house, but her home for the next week is confined to our second bathroom, but I think she may have pulled her stitches out already, havent been able to get a good look just a quick one, can't seem to see any stiches and a little discharge watery slight pink, might ring the vet in the morning
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I couldn't have said that better myself. There are NO attacks from me on this and I do agree!!  Thank you for posting this. Took my cat to get fixed and she's been throwing up A LOT and now is throwing up blood. Her stomach looks like, well it looks like she had her internal organs just removed. It's all sunk in and looks like a horrible starving cat off the streets. When she went it she was fat, (a good fat) and healthy. Now she looks like ****!! And her personality is crap now. She looks miserable. So now I have to take her back to that stupid vet to see if there is infection. I just can't believe this. Ppl, if you don't want kittens, leave them INDOORS!!! That the humane way to deal with this. Why put them through **** like this when there is no need!!! And your so right, there is no over population of cats. The weak ones won't make it therefore will be food for another animal. If your stupid go watch the lion king. It explains the CIRCLE OF LIFE. Uhhhh I hate vets, I hate doctors. I'm finished with my rant, but livefreeordie, yay for you!! Like I said, I couldn't have said it better than you!!! <3
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I somehow agree with you.I had my cat spayed after reading that not having her spayed would be an irresponsible behaviour. The operation is not an easy one and the poor creature suffered for long and now she hates us all and feels betrayed and hides under the bed once she sees us. She was once a happy affectionate kitty who liked to sleep in my lap and purr peacefully...not any more. I think this spaying neutering propaganda is just another means to make vets rich. I understand that if male cats had a very simple operation called vasectomy rather than being castrated , they can still mate without getting the female pregnant and this way, she doesn't bother you with her heat cycles as well and everybody is happy. Vets don't do this operation because they make a lot of money spaying and neutering cats rather than allowing them a natural life.
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874521 tn?1424116797
there really shouldn't be any discharge 5 days post op....is the incision redder where the discharge is oozing from? really wouldn't hurt to contact the clinic...my clinic usually calls me a few days after any surgery to check if there are any signs of complications....so yes call them!!
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My kitten was spayed on halloween 10/31/13 and she seems to have a good attitude but I noticed where her incision is at the end closet to her tail she had a bit of discharge or fluid.  Should I contact the vet or just continue to check it throughout the day?  Is this normal?  My mother is an O.R. nurse and just thought it was some discharge fluids from surgery but I am not sure.  Kittens are not just like humans.  Please help.
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