Choose a room that is quiet and free of other pets or young children. Avoid letting other pets interact with your cat before it recovers fully. This helps keep both your cat and your other pets calm and safe while your cat is still influenced by the anesthesia. Alternatively, you could confine your cat to a large crate while recovering.
You may also want to carry your cat up and down the stairs for the first 24 hours until they start to regain their energy levels. [4] X Research source
Make sure the bedding is placed on the floor so that the cat is not tempted to jump onto a bed or other piece of furniture.
Follow all feeding instructions provided by your vet.
If your vet recommends exercise restrictions while your cat recovers, make sure you follow them exactly. If you are unsure if your cat needs exercise restrictions, contact your vet for clarification.
Call your vet immediately if you notice any signs of irritation around the incision site. You can also help avoid complications such as biting by using an Elizabethan collar, sometimes called a cone collar, available from your vet or pet supply stores. Be sure to properly fit the collar so that your cat cannot get around it.
