Cat spey home care Your cat has been speyed or neutered today. She was given a general anaesthetic and had surgery that involved the removal of both of the ovaries and the uterus. After surgery there will be no more heat periods and your cat cannot have kittens. After an anaesthetic After a general anaesthetic you pet may be sleepy for 24 hours or so. Make sure you keep her somewhere inside tonight where it is warm and quiet. Feed her only a small amount this evening, about half her normal meal Strict rest for 5 days is very important Please contact us if: She is still sleepy 2 days after the surgery. If there is any discharge or excessive swelling at the site of the surgery. She removes any of the sutures or is licking at them. She refuses to eat or drink after tonight.

Note: The information in this document is supplied for use in combination with Burke Road Veterinary Clinic consultation only and should not be relied upon as veterinary medical advice applicable to your own circumstances. Accordingly, you should not act on the basis of this information without seeking veterinary medical advice or other expert assistance at Burke Road Veterinary Clinic or other veterinary clinic. www.burkeroadvet.com 529 Burke Road Camberwell Victoria 3124 Telephone: 9822 3268 Facsimile: 9822 6216 Email: theteam@burkeroadvet.com Dr Cathy Jennings BVSc (Hons) MRCVs Dr Tina Missen BVSc MRCVS Dr Donna Pyke BVSc (Hons) MACVS (surg) IVAS Dr Katrina Lange BVSc Hours:8.00 am to 7.30pm Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 3.00pm Saturday 9.00 am to 12 noon Sunday