Spayed Kitty Being Too Active!

[Psybug]

I just got chotu spayed and he refuses to stay in the crate so i put the e collar on and hes so distressed....hes wobbling all over the place ...

 

[Furballsmom]

Hi!
Can you contain your kitty to a smaller room for a while?

 

[stephanietx]

I always leave mine in a large wire crate overnight. This way I can keep an eye on them and make sure they've slept off the anesthesia. They're usually much improved the next day.

 

[Psybug]

Hi!
Can you contain your kitty to a smaller room for a while?

Hes feral for what its worth so containing him is causing more harm and distress. He is howling to get out. I did this so i could take him with me as i am moving and he is incapable of "hunting" as he is dependent on me for food...and i know everyone has said that its the best thing for the cat..and i love him so much...hes so affectionate and i want to give him a better life...i still have all the paperwork to complete...and get the kitten ticket...but its causing me so much distress to see him miserable and pining to go outside...he doesnt want to play...i cant distract him for more than 30 seconds...i am really lost

 

[Furballsmom]

Hang in there! It'll take time and he should calm down especially as his system calms down from the surgery. Try some music too, classical harp music or there's an app called Relax My Cat.

 

[Furballsmom]

If you're going to let him out at your new place you'll still need to keep him contained for about seven weeks at first or he'll try to return to your old place.

If you're transitioning him to an indoor kitty this might help
The Five Golden Rules To Bringing An Outdoor Cat Inside

 

[jen]

I actually think that if he is semi-feral and not used to being contained to that extent, you may be stressing him out even more in the cage. Can you use a bathroom or small laundry room or something else? Also how many days has it been since his neuter? I have never used an e-collar, they are ridiculous. It is ok for them to lick a little to help it heal. Boys usually bounce right back like it was nothing.

PS while neuter is a generic term for either gender, it is typically used for males, spayed is what is done to a female and males are castrated