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Getting a cat spayed comes with a number of benefits, ranging from a better temperament to eliminating the chance of your cat getting pregnant by accident. While getting your cat spayed should be a necessity for a pet owner, you may be concerned with the recovery process involved. If you're worried that your cat may pull out her stitches or otherwise harm the site of where they're spayed, it's a good idea to look into the following tips that can help it heal quickly and without infection.

Use Calming Treats or Pheromones to Reduce Stress

One of the most common reasons why cats will mess with the site of where their stitches are is due to feeling stressed or anxious about the procedure. While pain medication that you're prescribed from the vet can help a lot in keeping your cat comfortable while they're recovering, it's also a good idea to provide some more help in the form of calming treats. Pheromone plug-ins can also be a good way to make your cat feel calmer while the surgery site heals.

Try a Soft E-Collar to Keep your Cat from Licking Their Tummy

Another way to keep your cat comfortable and prevent them from messing with the site of where they were spayed is through using a collar. While hard e-collars are typically the most affordable option, they can be uncomfortable for your cat and make it more difficult for them to do their daily activities, including grooming and using the litter box. A soft collar is much more flexible and will ensure that your cat feels comfortable recovering from the spay surgery.

When fitting the e-collar, make sure that you test it out first and can fit several fingers underneath to ensure that it's not too tight.

Keep Your Cat Confined for the First Few Days After Surgery

Another way that you can help reduce the chance that your cat will mess with the site of her surgery is through keeping her confined. By getting a cat to stay in a small room or even a crate at night, you can make sure that they're not moving around a lot and potentially pulling out stitches by accident.

There are a number of things that you can do to keep your cat comfortable while recovering from being spayed, making it important that this is a priority to you so that your cat can recover quickly and without the need for another visit to the vet. Talk to your vet, like East  Lake Animal Clinic, for more help.