Patient Discharge Instructions – Feline Declaw

A feline declaw consists of removing the nail and nail bed from the cats paw. Surgical glue is used to hold the incision closed. Then a bandage is placed on the paw until the next morning.

After Care Instructions:


      Keep your pet quiet for the next 10-14 days. It may be necessary to confine him/her to a small room or dog kennel. Interactions with other cats should be avoided to ensure that tumbling and play does not occur.

      Do not allow your cat to lick his/her paws.

      Shredded newspaper or Yesterday News should be used as cat litter during the healing process of 10-14 days.

      Check the paws daily for swelling, discharge or opening of incision. If any of these are noted, please call the office.

Patient Discharge Instructions – Feline Castration

Congratulations on taking the first step to owning a happy, well behaved family member. By making the decision to have your pet neutered, you have helped reduce the incidence of many behavior problems and provided for the best quality of life for your pet. Plus, you have done your part to reduce the number of unwanted pets euthanized each year. Following is a brief discription of the surgical procedure performed, as well as directions for keeping your pet safe and comfortable in the days to come. Please call our office if any of this information is unclear or if you have any questions.

A feline castration consists of the complete removal of the male cat’s testes. The scrotal incision is left to heal open with very little bleeding involved. It is normal for a male cat to occasionally clean the incision site, however excessive licking must be avoided. This procedure will reduce the odor in the urine, the cats desire to roam, fight and territorially spray and reduces the incidence of enlarged prostate and testicular cancer.

After Care Instructions:


      Keep your pet quiet for the next 10 – 14 days. It may be nessasary to confine him to a small room or dog kennel. Interactions with other cats should be avoided to ensure that tumbling and play does not occur.

      Check the incision site daily for redness, swelling or discharge. If any of these are noted, please call the office immediately.

      Do not allow your pet to lick at the incision site. If you are unable to keep your pet from licking, please call the office to obtain an Elizabethen collar for their safety.

      Reduce your pet’s daily amount of food by approximately 1/4. Their metabolism will start to slow down and reducing food intake will help prevent obesity.

      Your pet may remain fertile for up to 60 days, so please continue to prevent possible breeding situations.


Once again, we would like to thank you for being such a responsible pet owner. If we can be of any service, please do not hesitate to call. Together we can provide your pet with the best physical and behavioral care available.

Patient Discharge Instructions – Feline Spay

Congratulations on taking the first step to owning a happy, well behaved family member. By making the decision to have your pet neutered, you have helped reduce the incidence of many behavior problems and provided for the best quality of life for your pet. Plus, you have done your part to reduce the number of unwanted pets euthanized each year. Following is a brief description of the surgical procedure performed, as well as directions for keeping your pet safe and comfortable in the days to come. Please call our office if any of this information is unclear or if you have any questions.

A feline spay (ovariohysterectomy) includes the complete removal of the ovaries and uterus. The incision is located in the middle of the abdomen. It will be closed with internal sutures and either external sutures or skin glue. This procedure will reduce the behavior changes that occur around heat periods and reduce the likelihood of mammary cancer in you cat.

After Care Instructions:


      Keep your pet quiet for the next 10 – 14 days. It may be necessary to confine her to a small room or dog kennel. Interactions with other cats should be avoided to ensure that tumbling and play does not occur.

      Check the incision site daily for redness, swelling or discharge. If any of these are noted, please call the office immediately.

      Do not allow your pet to lick at the incision site. If you are unable to keep your pet from licking, please call the office to obtain an Elizabethan collar for their safety.

      Reduce your pet’s daily amount of food by approximately 1/4. Their metabolism will start to slow down and reducing food intake will help prevent obesity.


Once again, we would like to thank you for being such a responsible pet owner. If we can be of any service, please do not hesitate to call. Together we can provide your pet with the best physical and behavioral care available.