Hi, all. This is the third part of the story about my cat being neutered. My story is divided into three parts: the first is about finding a cheap sterilization place, the second is about pre-operation, and the third is about post-surgery. Let's just start it.
D+1
The day after the operation, the foundation that sterilized Rainy sent me a video of Rainy's postoperative condition. He still looks weak and unstable because he is still under the influence of drugs. But basically, he was fine.
D+2
The next day, I got another video message from the foundation. It showed Rainy trying to get up in his cage. His movement was still slow but seemed to be stable enough.
It was Rainy's last day staying at the clinic, and he would be escorted home. That afternoon, MCF sent me a message saying that they were taking care of the pick-up administration at the clinic. Rainy will be delivered to the house around 3-6 PM. Yay!
Preparation at home
During Rainy's stay at the clinic, we prepare some items that will be needed for a cat after the sterilization surgery, which are:
Underpad
It is used as a place for peeing and pooping because it is suggested that the cat does not pee and/or poop in the sand for at least 5 days after the castration, in order to maintain the cleanliness of the surgical wound.Neck collar
It is used to prevent the cat from licking the surgical wound so that the surgical scar remains dry and heals quickly. (But eventually we didn't use the neck collar that we bought for Rainy, because it's already provided by MCF).Make the living room a clear area
Postoperative cats should be limited in activity for the next 1-2 weeks. Do not let him jump and climb furniture, because it can cause problems in the surgical wound. So we got rid of the chairs and tables in the living room and provided a divider so Rainy wouldn't enter another room filled with furniture.
Rainy's Arrival
Before 6 PM, MCF arrived at the drop-off point, and we met them there to pick up Rainy. As soon as he saw us, Rainy immediately wanted to get out of the carrier. After signing the documents, we immediately brought Rainy into the house.
When we got home, we put Rainy in a cage that we had given an underpad. But he protested, meowing loudly as his hands flailed out. He wanted to get out of the cage badly.
Worried that he might get stressed, we let him out of the cage. As soon as he got out of the cage, Rainy sat down on the floor quietly.
He also didn't want to poop or pee on the underpad, but in the sand only. Therefore, we had to check and clean the surgical wound to keep it dry and clean. We're glad to see the wound is fine.
That night, we let him chose the place where he wanted to sleep: Not in the cage, not in his bed, but in his backpack.
D+3 and so forth
The third day, Rainy was still calm, but he was starting to feel bored just being in the living room. He tried to break through the partition dividing the room, but to no avail. While feeding him, we all checked the condition of his surgical wounds and cleaned them if they were dirty.
The next day, Rainy managed to break through the barrier without us knowing. Suddenly, he showed up in our room on the second floor of the house. He also climbed the table and the cupboard. So much for post-surgery limited activities. But he's fine.
Even though it's only been a few days since the surgery, he has peed and pooped in the sand, and has also been climbing on furniture. Thankfully, his condition is fine; the wound is clean and dry all the time.
It didn't take two weeks for Rainy to recover. In just a few days, his condition was back to normal as usual. He is indeed a strong cat!
And it's true, after being castrated, Rainy became calmer. He's more at home, even though we opened the door and let him out. He eats more and sleeps more as well. Sometimes he is also still playful tho. My friend said that if a cat is neutered when it is still a kitten, it will continue to be like a kitten. Will it really be so? We'll see _
Thanks for dropping by. Have a nice day!
Rainy's Sterilization Series
To Be Sterilized or Not To Be
Sterilization Story Part 1: One Way or Another
Sterilization Story Part 2 : Hope for the Best
All pictures are mine, taken with Redmi Note 10s