Disclaimer: the information provided below is not intended to replace or override the advice of your veterinarian. Both the author and the site owner assume that this information will be used to work with your vet in planning the best treatment plan for your cat

If you have chosen to spay or neuter your kitty friend, good for you!  And good for them.  Most animals are happier after this procedure is completed, as they do not feel the need to roam or fight and aren’t frustrated in their search for a mate.  Your friend will not gain weight now unless you overfeed or lessen their exercise.  Another great benefit for your cat is the elimination of worries over breast, uterine or testicular cancer that attacks intact animals.  Also, if neutered early, male cats are less likely to spray.

The procedure is routine for most vets and is not something you should be overly concerned about.  There are several things you can do before the surgery that will help your friend be in the best possible condition.  Of course feeding a balanced, natural, raw diet is at the top of the list.  If you are feeding a commercial food, now is not the time to change however.  If you can, have your fur friend switched over to a natural diet at least 2 months before the surgery.  If that isn’t possible, wait until after all healing is complete before switching their food.  You can increase the protein level of the cat’s diet for about a week before the surgery to assist them.

Vitamin supplements can also help prepare your pet for the surgery.  For a few days before surgery, give vitamin C to bowel tolerance, vitamin A 10,000 IU, vitamin D 400 IU, vitamin E 100 IU, zinc 5 mg and B complex 10 mg.

Before your kitty goes to the veterinary clinic, it is very important that you have not fed them for a period of time.  Many vets ask for at least a 12-hour fast.  Contact your vet and be sure to find out what they require.

Just prior to surgery a dose of the homeopathic remedy Arnica can be given to help prevent bruising and speed healing.  It should also be given just after the surgery.  The flower essence combination, Rescue Remedy can also be given as often as needed prior to and after the surgery to help calm the animal.

Licking should not be allowed to aggravate the stitches; you may need to use a special collar to prevent this. If the stitches become sore echinacea tincture can be applied twice daily and echinacea can also be given internally.  Once the stitches are clean and pink, calendula tincture should be used to soothe them.

Should any unusual swelling, excessive bruising or other symptoms appear, bring your pet back to the veterinarian who performed the procedure for a check.

Remember – this is a routine procedure and will prevent the addition of many more kittens in an already overcrowded animal world. And your cat will be more comfortable and healthy for it as well.

Please have your cats spayed or neutered.

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