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My cat is sleeping a lot, not eating, and shaking after spay surgery?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 months and 10 days old

My 5 month old cat was recently spayed. It's been 4 days and she is sleeping about as much as she did when she was a kitten, barely awake at all. The incision looks fine, but there is a decent raised lump about the size of a nickel by it. She doesn't react when I touch it, so it doesn't seem painful. She has been eating some, but not as much as usual. Also, sometimes when I have her on her back, checking the incision, she starts to shake. She also shakes sometimes when she's just waking up.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on July 2nd, 2019

Hi, the incision seems absolutely fine. However what you describe in terms of demeanour and behaviour is not expected after a few days. It could be that Kit cat has a temperature or that she is still in pain. I would recommend to have her checked over to exclude any potential post op concerns such as internal wound breakdown or an internal infection. If all is well, she could have some symptomatical treatment for pain and or/temperature.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 30th, 2019

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kit Cat. I recommend contacting her veterinarian tomorrow. It is worrisome that she is still shaking. This can be a sign of pain. It is difficult with young cats but do your best to keep her quiet as this will help her heal. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medications in the meantime as these can be toxic to cats. I hope this information helps!

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