I have a kitten I rescued from the street about 6 weeks ago now. I signed up for a community foster program since I have two seniors (14) that tolerate the little guy, but he mostly stresses them out and displays a lot of play aggression not having another kitten around. I thought fostering him through adoption was the best idea for now (and I can always change my mind and keep him).
Today he was neutered via an appointment with a vet working with the nonprofit. I had my two cats as kittens and had no issues post-op. I’ve also done TNR for a few feral adults and no issues with them.
However, upon picking up my little guy today, they told me he had “rubbed his face raw” in the medical cage when they were out for lunch. I suppose if the clinic had a high volume I could see him being unsupervised coming out of anesthesia, but I’m surprised this happened at all. I didn’t think much of it until I got him home and saw him in the light. They didn’t seem to think it was a big deal and said to use an over the counter triple antibiotic ointment on the wounds (which is also concerning due to potential allergic reaction if ingested, or is it okay?).
The area of incision doesn’t look so good either. Is there cause for concern, or is does this seem normal? Anyone else have experience with their kittens / cats hurting themselves post-neutering (possibly still under the effects of anesthesia and under the care of the vet staff)? The nonprofit coordinators don’t seem to think it’s a big deal either and are making me feel like I’m overreacting, but I’m worried about my little one.
Please see the photos (he’s been very active despite my efforts to keep him calm, so the rear end shots are a bit blurry).
Today he was neutered via an appointment with a vet working with the nonprofit. I had my two cats as kittens and had no issues post-op. I’ve also done TNR for a few feral adults and no issues with them.
However, upon picking up my little guy today, they told me he had “rubbed his face raw” in the medical cage when they were out for lunch. I suppose if the clinic had a high volume I could see him being unsupervised coming out of anesthesia, but I’m surprised this happened at all. I didn’t think much of it until I got him home and saw him in the light. They didn’t seem to think it was a big deal and said to use an over the counter triple antibiotic ointment on the wounds (which is also concerning due to potential allergic reaction if ingested, or is it okay?).
The area of incision doesn’t look so good either. Is there cause for concern, or is does this seem normal? Anyone else have experience with their kittens / cats hurting themselves post-neutering (possibly still under the effects of anesthesia and under the care of the vet staff)? The nonprofit coordinators don’t seem to think it’s a big deal either and are making me feel like I’m overreacting, but I’m worried about my little one.
Please see the photos (he’s been very active despite my efforts to keep him calm, so the rear end shots are a bit blurry).