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hi i am a first time cat owner in my entire family and i am freaked out and scared something is wrong with my Jewels. Today she got spayed and the told me to let her have easy access to everything she needs in a warm dark room. well that was at 4 pm and she hasn't eaten, peed, can barely open her eyes, she hasn't even drank any water. The last time she ate was at at 11:30 last night before she went in to get fix at am this morning. Tell me should i be concerned?
Rebecca,
This cat needs to be rushed into a different vet's office. Clearly something bad has happened during the surgery or in the immediate period after surgery. An uninvolved veterinarian will be more objective and therefore more likely to find out what's going on. In my experience most cats that have been spayed or neutered don't know that they're missing anything and they come home just as active as they normally are, most also tend to be quite hungry and anxious to use the toilet in their own environment. I am concerned that this kitty may be bleeding internally, the surgery has triggered a pre-existing medical issue or that she may not have received adequate pain relief following her surgery. This cat needs medical attention just as soon as you can get her to the veterinarian. Please send an update my way as I would be most interested in hearing what an objective third party finds in terms of your cat's medical status.
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Answers by Expert:
Ali
Expertise
I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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