Is it normal for the little male cat not to eat on the second day of the castration operation last night?

First of all, you can think of neutering cats, which shows that you are a qualified excrement shoveler and a responsible pet owner. I believe you are also a pet owner who usually pays attention to scientific breeding and management. This point really needs to be praised and promoted more.

What is sterilization?

In fact, the male cat should be called castration, while the female cat is called neutering, but most people will collectively call it neutering. The castration of the male cat is to remove the cat’s testicles and ligate the blood vessels and spermatic cord. Castration of male cats is a minor operation, but it must be under general anesthesia. So it will have the syndrome of general anesthesia.

Is it normal for a male cat not to eat after castration?

In fact, this is a normal phenomenon, male cats are better than female cats. Generally, male cats will start to eat on the second day after the operation, and female cats will eat later than male cats, and some will start to eat on the third day, especially some weird, timid, or stray cats. more serious, for the following reasons

①It is caused by anesthesia, because food and water should be fasted before the operation. In addition, the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract slows down due to the effect of anesthetics, so the appetite cannot be restored at the beginning, because there is a period of time for the metabolism of anesthetics, and after the metabolism is over, the intestinal tract begins to peristalsis, and the appetite gradually recovers.

② It’s the pain problem. If you think about it, it’s such a big wound, and the good things from others have been removed. The pain of the wound is enough to affect the appetite. Even if the cat has a strong pain tolerance, it can’t bear it.

③ It is mood and psychological problems. I am in a bad mood. After suffering such a big trauma, I will not feel comfortable psychologically and physically, especially some cats with unique personalities. It will be depressed for a long time. If you pay attention to observation, cats that have just been castrated or neutered are sometimes reluctant to play with their good friends for the first few days. Even if they are the owners, they sometimes try to avoid them. In fact, they are With inferiority complex. People are also babies, and they also have self-esteem. The most direct example is that after you shave your dog, many of them are unwilling to go out. This is the same reason.

④ is other rare factors.

What to do if you don’t eat after castration or neutering

If you take the initiative to drink water, don't worry about it for a day or two, you can give it some nutrition cream, or the canned food and intestines it usually likes to eat, which can be easily digested, but fish, seafood and so on should not be eaten first. Cats usually start to eat in 2 days. Special attention should be paid to female cats. Some cats will not eat or drink for 3-5 days due to their temperament. At this time, we need to take measures, because it is easy to cause liver problems. Therefore, infusions are needed to replenish body fluids.

How to Avoid Them Not Eating After Surgery

First, it is best not to eat something indigestible, especially bones, for 2-3 days before the operation, and then fast for 12 hours and water for 8-6 hours before the operation

Second, it is recommended to do necessary anti-inflammatory and pain relief treatment after surgery.

Third, drink water and eat after 12 hours after the operation. Drinking water should not allow them to drink freely. It is best to eat fluids. Eat less and eat more.

Fourth, if your cat has a more personal temper, you must explain it to the pet doctor in advance.

Fifth, if there are other cats at home after surgery, it is best to keep them separated, which is good for their emotions and wounds

How to feed after neutering or death

Cats after neutering or castration must control their food intake, reducing their previous normal food by 20%, because it no longer needs these energy, if you give them food, they will become fat, and After the operation, you must exercise more and strengthen your movement. You can also eat special prescription food.

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