About five to ten days. After a cat is neutered, the headband can only be removed after the wound has completely healed. The recovery time after neutering a male cat is generally about five days. If the wound has healed well in about five days and the sutures have been removed, the headgear can be removed. Since sterilization of female cats requires removal of the uterus and ovaries, the incision is large and stitches are required, so it takes about 10 days to recover. Generally, the stitches can be removed in about 7 days, but it is still safer to remove the headgear after 10 days.

Cat sterilization precautions:

1. Cat sterilization surgery should be performed at least after the first vaccination, preferably two weeks after all vaccinations are completed. . Making sure the immunity is fully effective before going to the hospital for surgery can effectively reduce disease infection and contagion.

2. The cat’s resting environment should be quiet and tidy and away from other animals. The cat may feel nausea and discomfort 18 to 24 hours after waking up from anesthesia, and may also become irritable. Providing a quiet environment for isolation can help your cat recover. Remember not to play with the cat or constantly pick it up to comfort it after surgery to prevent pulling on the wound.

3. Postoperative feeding should generally follow the doctor’s instructions. If there is no special guidance from the doctor, the first feeding is usually done 3 to 6 hours after surgery. Do not force the cat to drink or eat.

4. If there are other cats and other pets at home, they should be isolated. If it is a multi-cat household with many cats in the home, or there are other free-range pets in the home, then it is recommended to keep the neutered cat in isolation and not have contact with other cats and pets for the time being.