Neutered cats will not eat food due to strong pain. This is a normal post-operative phenomenon. Owners do not need to worry too much. Generally, cats will gradually regain their appetite one day after sterilization.

Is it normal for a cat not to eat after being neutered?

Neutered cats may not eat food due to the intense pain. This is a normal postoperative phenomenon, and owners do not need to worry too much. Generally, cats will gradually regain their appetite one day after sterilization. It is recommended not to feed the cat water or food within 4 hours after the operation, otherwise it will cause the cat to choke and cough. However, if the cat still does not eat after 1 day and shows symptoms such as listlessness and abnormal body temperature, it is necessary to consult a pet doctor in time for relevant examinations.

Humans use anesthesia in most cases during surgery, and animals are no exception. Cats must use anesthesia during surgery, and anesthesia will cause smooth muscles to relax, and some autonomic reactions will be inhibited, which means that some biological reactions of the body cannot be controlled. Generally, both humans and animals cannot eat immediately after surgery to avoid accidents in which food cannot enter the esophagus smoothly but blocks the respiratory tract.

Cats are also very capable of taking care of themselves. As can be seen from their ability to survive in the wild, cats generally don’t want to eat when they feel uncomfortable. But if they want to eat, they will do it themselves. Go out to look for food or ask the owner to give it food. Generally speaking, cats with relatively healthy bodies and strong resistance can return to normal within a few hours after surgery, but some cats with relatively fragile and sensitive bodies may be affected for several days. Generally speaking, they will recover in the later stages. The effect will be more obvious, so don’t worry too much.