Hello All,
Cooper & Io are getting the snip on Wednesday. I have yet to talk to the vet about what we'll need to do after we bring them home, but I wanted to know if there's anything I can learn in advance, or if you could share some experiences with me so I can have a heads up!
The vet's told us not to feed them after 8pm the night before - I'm guessing this is so they don't have a false bodyweight when they measure them for anaesthetic, and so they don't throw up (that'd be pretty stressful I'd imagine). Also that their water bowl should only be given to them to drink, and kept away from them so they don't pass out in it as they'll still be a bit woozy for the rest of the day.
I'm mainly concerned about Io, as being a girl, she'll have stitches, and they've recommended that she avoid jumping so she doesn't knock them out or hurt herself. The problem is, she's so hyperactive and into everything... I've seen people keep Siamese cats in cages after surgery, and I don't know if that's ideal or if there are other options, I'm open though.
I've got that day off, and Chris is also off Wed & a few days afterwards, so he'll be holding fort to monitor them once they're home.
Thanks & cuddles to your kitties ^_^
Cooper & Io are getting the snip on Wednesday. I have yet to talk to the vet about what we'll need to do after we bring them home, but I wanted to know if there's anything I can learn in advance, or if you could share some experiences with me so I can have a heads up!
The vet's told us not to feed them after 8pm the night before - I'm guessing this is so they don't have a false bodyweight when they measure them for anaesthetic, and so they don't throw up (that'd be pretty stressful I'd imagine). Also that their water bowl should only be given to them to drink, and kept away from them so they don't pass out in it as they'll still be a bit woozy for the rest of the day.
I'm mainly concerned about Io, as being a girl, she'll have stitches, and they've recommended that she avoid jumping so she doesn't knock them out or hurt herself. The problem is, she's so hyperactive and into everything... I've seen people keep Siamese cats in cages after surgery, and I don't know if that's ideal or if there are other options, I'm open though.
I've got that day off, and Chris is also off Wed & a few days afterwards, so he'll be holding fort to monitor them once they're home.
Thanks & cuddles to your kitties ^_^