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Post-Operative Instructions in Cats

After surgery, follow activity restrictions and protect the incision from licking.

After surgery, follow activity restrictions and protect the incision from licking. Monitor recovery and contact the treating team about unexpected signs.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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