My cat's not eating, aggressive, clumsy after spay. Is it normal?

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My older cat just got spayed yesterday, she isn't eating a lot, and somewhat aggressive...could this be a size effect of the anesthesia and pain meds...also while she's wearing her cone, she walks backwards and falls over. I don't know if we should wait or what. Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

Occasionally they will act "off" for a day or 2 following anesthesia, and a lot of cats really hate wearing a cone. (though you should keep in on her!) The combination of everything you mention could lead to her being a bit cranky. And the walking backwards and falling over is probably from the cone. Take it off for a few minutes and watch her move around to ensure she walks normally without it. If she continues to be stumbling/clumsy/abnormal gait with the cone off, then take her to your vet for an exam. But If she is eating some (even if its less than normal), give her some space. Let her have her own isolated area... a small bathroom, laundry room, etc, with food, water, litter box, and some comfy beds and or boxes she might like. She should be acting more like herself over the next few days. If at any point she is becoming increasingly lethargic, she starts vomiting, she is completely anorexic (not eating anything at all for more than 24 hours), then take her to your vet right away. Thank you for asking PetCoach1

My cat's not eating, aggressive, clumsy after spay. Is it normal?

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