Spayed cat: When can she eat/drink, and how long until recovery?

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My cat has been spayed this morning around 10am, now its 14.40pm, I have forgotten to ask my vet whether or not I could give her water and food. She has thrown up 3 times, the vet said that it is normal and she is now still recovering from the anesthesia. How long does it take to fully recover from the procedure? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 months and 25 days old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It can take up to 12hours, depending on the anesthesia used and the length of the surgery. I would recommend to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. You can give her water. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice diarrhoea, more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence.

Spayed cat: When can she eat/drink, and how long until recovery?

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