Having Simba Neutered next month -any tips?

Go to a vet you trust... that's always been the most important thing to me. I was trying to switch vets even before I brought Tryon in to be spayed... and when they told me how much they wanted to charge me it just made me get a move on even more to find someone else. Ended up getting a recommendation to someone cheaper, but no matter the price I would never have brought her there if I didn't trust them.

Generally speaking, your cat will be groggy for 12-24 hours after his neuter while the anasthetic wears off. During that time period, you won't really have to worry about him trying to jump/run/stretch because he'll probably be too busy sleeping to be bothered moving Afterwards, I've found it best to keep them in a safe comfortable place where they can't get into trouble - like I've previously mentioned, I usually keep my cats locked off in my bedroom while they recover.

But also know that your cat will let you know when he is feeling well enough to run and jump and play. I'd say day 3 or 4 after Tryon's spay she was in a playful mood, so I opened the door to my bedroom so she should come out if she wanted to. She wandered into the hallway, but then realized she wasn't up for playing with the dogs and went back into the bedroom.

While it's true that you should try to keep them calm after their surgery, the truth is most of them don't feel well enough to climb the curtains anyway and know to take it easy - no matter how active the cat is normally.

Of course, there are always exceptions But really, I don't think you need to worry.

I personally think one of the best reasons not to give much in the way of pain medications after the operation is that the discomfort will keep the kitty from overdoing anything. Naturally the vet will administer some form of pain medication immediately after surgery but I wouldn't like to give pain meds at home afterwards. If they feel no pain they may be overactive and do harm to themselves.

A cat neuter is a very simple procedure, it is done in about 10 minutes. With male cats there is no stitches so no need to worry about them getting pulled. As for running and playing with a male cat it is not an issue, it is more of an issue with females because the inscision is on the abdomen and can be stretched or pulled during running and jumping. As for pain, the pain med will be given with the pre-op injection to prevent feeling any pain before it starts (studys have shown it is more effective to manage pain before it starts). The only thing you have to watch for, and it is a rare thing, is excessive licking of the inscision. Cats like to be clean so a little licking is not unusual to clean up the inscision, but watch to make sure he is not constantly after it.

I am so glad that I stumbled my way across this thread. I just got all kinds of relevent information for when I get my kitty neutered in the next month and a half. And all without the confusion of online searches, now I know what to expect.

I now have a all that time to think of a way to get him to work with me on the litter box situation, since he is very meticulous about were he does his 'business'.

Originally Posted by bengalsmum

Hello

I have been reading upon some old threads on neutering where it says the vet told them to not let their kitten jump/run for a while incase the stitches come out, Will they not want to jump around after? As Simba is always jumping/running/stretching so getting worried now!
Also we were told he cant have anything to eat from 8pm the night before the op, this will be hard i think but after reading about a kitten being sick i think we will just have to put up with his crys for his food.We normally leave him a bit of dry food all night then he grazes on it, then he has his wet food at 9am so he will be hungry i bet!

Another question is, my Mother in law says she can get simba neutered cheaper at another vets,which my husband thinks we should do, however i feel that he should go to the vets he is used to and stick to it,What do you think?

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I use one vet for routine spay/neuter, etc, and another for yearly checkups and illnesses. The spay/neuter vet is MUCH cheaper, and he is very good. But he is primarily a racehorse vet now, so only takes a few small animal surgeries in the morning, then off with the horses all day. I really like him, but he is not available for other treatments.
What does your mil know about the other vet? It is not only about cost, but there is nothing wrong with considering cost.

Originally Posted by maliit_anino

I am so glad that I stumbled my way across this thread. I just got all kinds of relevent information for when I get my kitty neutered in the next month and a half. And all without the confusion of online searches, now I know what to expect.

I now have a all that time to think of a way to get him to work with me on the litter box situation, since he is very meticulous about were he does his 'business'.

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Just wanted 2 thank every1 for the info I've found. Our neutering went off without a hitch almost 3 three weeks ago. He wasn't worried and neither was I, thanks to this great site.