The recently operated cat is a furry one that becomes much more sensitive if possible, and that must be cared for with great care so that it recovers as soon as possible. You have to bear in mind that you have been to a veterinary clinic or hospital, a place where many stressed animals go every day that, without knowing it, leave their alarm pheromones in the environment ... that the feline perceives through its palate -more specifically , Jacobson's organ- and make him feel uncomfortable.
Once we take him home, in addition to recovering from the operation itself, he needs to be calm. For this reason, you I'm going to tell you how to care for a recently operated cat.
Take him to a shelter room
The first thing we have to do is take him to a room where he can rest. In it we will put his bed, a litter tray, his drinker and feeder, and also his favorite toys (Most likely he won't play with them, but having them around will relax him.) In the case that there are children at home, especially if they are small, we will have to tell them that in that room you cannot scream or do mischief, only accompany the feline and give it caresses if it is left.
Heal his wounds
It is very important to heal the wounds and give him the medications that the vet has recommended. For it, what we will do is talk to him very softly, as if he were a baby, while we heal him as the professional has indicated.. In addition, if we have to give him medicines, so that the animal does not feel tense or bad, we can try to give them with a little wet food (cans) for cats that does not contain cereals or by-products.
Keep him distracted if he's wearing the Elizabethan collar
The Elizabethan necklace is not an accessory that you like to wear, but sometimes it is necessary. So, try to keep him distracted, either with toys or caresses. In any case, if we want it to be more comfortable we can cover it with a cloth so that the plastic does not rub directly on it.
Don't leave him alone too long
Loneliness is a very bad companion for a recently operated cat. It is essential to spend as much time as we can with him, without overwhelming him, so it is necessary that they operate on him one day that we are not going to work and that the next day we also have free to be with the feline. If we can take a few days of vacation, much better, but if not, we will have to ask a family member or friend to take care of him.
I hope these tips are useful to you.