The process of sterilization or commonly known as castration in cats has proven to be effective in suppressing the high population of feral cats. Not only that, what cat lovers need to know too, it turns out that sterilization of cats also has an impact on the life expectancy of pet cats so that they are no longer littered.
However, special handling is needed in post-sterilization cat care so that the pet cat does not become stressed and the surgical wound can heal quickly. Here are some ways to treat anabul after sterilization:
Consultation with a Veterinarian
After sterilization, the cat must receive immediate treatment, especially on the wound and the type of medicine that needs to be given to the cat. Of course, this should not be done haphazardly, but must be consulted with a veterinarian, especially those who carry out sterilization operations.
You can ask how to treat surgical wounds, and schedule the consumption of drugs as healing from the inside of the anabul’s body.
Use Neck Funnel
Using a funnel on the neck of a pet cat is also important to keep the cat from licking the surgical wound which can have an impact on the length of the healing process, and it is not uncommon for cats to bite the wound because of the cat’s high desire and curiosity, because surgical wounds in general will have an itchy effect.
Much rest
After the sterilization operation, ideally the cat should have plenty of rest to recover. Some veterinarians recommend that cats be placed in special cages with soft pads so that the cat is comfortable and separated from other cats for a more optimal recovery process.
Ideally, the healing process takes two weeks, during which time you can still take your cat small activities that are not too strenuous, such as jumping or even running so that the surgical wound does not open up and become infected easily.
Give the Right Food Intake
Provide cat food that is nutritious and able to arouse the cat’s appetite because generally after sterilization anabuls tend to have no appetite. You can also provide other food intake options such as milk.
In addition, also provide a liter box to make it easier for the cat to urinate in the cage which is always replaced every day to keep the cat healthy from the possibility of bacteria or viruses during the healing process.
Don’t Bathe
Remember, after sterilization surgery, there are surgical scars that must be healed immediately, therefore while the surgical wound still looks wet, your pet cat should not be bathed for a while until the wound is completely dry.
Instead, you can dry the anabul in the morning sun to keep the cat fresh and healthy while keeping the possibility but remember not to be too long, just 10-15 minutes every day.
Or simply by wiping the cat’s body with a wet tissue, especially on the face, fur and tail of the cat, because cats that are still weak are usually not interested in licking the surface of their bodies.
Monitor Wound Progress and Cat Health
During the healing period which takes about two weeks, you are also obliged to monitor the progress of the surgical wound including the cat’s health because there is a possibility that the cat will experience stress if it is too long in the cage or in a special place during this period. healing.
If things happen that are not desirable, such as wounds that don’t heal or if your cat shows worrying symptoms, such as a weak body condition and no appetite, take him to the vet immediately.
Those are some ways to take care of cats after sterilization, which are effective in helping to restore the cat’s stamina and condition. In addition, with this sterilization, you have indirectly helped suppress the cat population which continues to grow every day. (mz)