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POST SURGERY CARE

After spay/neuter surgery, feral cats should be kept in a safe location and monitored for approximately 24 hours until they are ready to be returned to their habitats. The holding period may be longer if any complications were encountered during surgery.

Do not let the cat loose in your house or attempt to transfer it to another cage. Transferring is difficult and if the cat gets loose, you cannot properly monitor her recovery.

Prepare the holding area ahead of time. A garage, extra room, bathroom, basement, or laundry room can work well. The area should be quiet, sheltered, and off-limits to any other animals. It must also be warm and dry.

Following are guidelines for post-surgery care:

Prop the trap up on bricks, chairs or anything to raise it off the floor a few inches. Make sure it is stable and sturdy.

Underneath the trap, place a disposable tray with a little kitty litter in it or a piece of plastic topped with newspaper. This will absorb any urine or spilled water. Do not put any litter in the trap or allow the cat to use clay kitty litter for several days following surgery as it can irritate the incision site and cause infection. Most feral cats do not use kitty litter, but if necessary, shredded newspaper can be used instead.