Our Siberian cat Leo was recently neutered, and in this video, we’re walking you through everything from our prep to recovery.
From prepping the night before, to dealing with the cone (drama included 😅), to energy surges, litter box care, and daily checkups—this video covers everything we learned during Leo’s first week post-neuter. Whether you’re getting ready for your cat’s surgery or just curious about what to expect, we hope this video gives you the insight and support you need.
❓Has your cat gone through neutering or spaying? What tips, tricks, or routines helped make the recovery smoother? Let us know in the comments!
Items Used:
Agape Soft Dog Cone for Small Dogs & Cats, Comfy Recovery Collar After Surgery: https://amzn.to/45fL9Z3
Chapters:
0:00-0:45 The Night Before Surgery
0:46-1:31 Carrier Tip: Make It Familiar
1:32-3:29 Surgery Morning – 7 AM Drop Off
3:30-6:01 Picking Up Leo
6:02-6:55 Adjusting to the Cone
6:56-8:31 Activity & Mood Levels
8:32-10:03 The Next Day
10:04-11:34 Prescribed Pain Medication
11:35-12:06 Litter Box Tips
12:07-15:08 Extra Tips That Helped
15:09-16:10 Cone Removal-Leo is Free!!
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✨ Leo’s Playlist:
• Leo’s Snoozy Cat Nap Adventures and Ritualshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD2-AAtYQUoU-4ikrpNaYKdCL
• Hilarious Hungry Cat Momentshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD29FH_ThOSo92JVqMLTBXhyN
• Funny Cat Antics & Playful Momentshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD29OI3msfaHQaFBYQ2HCqAEm
• Leo’s Adoption Series: A Siberian Cat’s Journeyhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD2-13tG9feJeqx5nDGAP5-Bc
• Siberian Cat Grooming, Health Care, and Transformationshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD2-DOiZz_cFsQSReDfyg2i_c
• Siberian Cat Adventureshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD2_R9Fstcn6hyNXnTQkI1DEX
• Cat Training & Hunting Skillshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD2_gDW0TnLbg6U8UoBDXLQhU
• Short and Sweet: Siberian Cat Shortshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebUk9CiD29T47FPvekK9Zf6-7F_A3MN
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❓Has your cat gone through neutering or spaying? What tips, tricks, or routines helped make the recovery smoother? Let us know in the comments!
Items Used: Agape Cats, Comfy Recovery Collar After Surgery: https://amzn.to/45fL9Z3
WOW, Leo did amazing! Thanks for sharing your journey and super helpful!🥰
Glad you're feeling better and back to normal Leo! 💙😻
You did well Leo! I remember my boy kept trying to jump up on everything even with the cone. It was a wild week!
You all did an amazing job caring for him.😊Sending you lots of ♥ Leo.😘
Well done Leo. Im happy to see you got loads of rubs and pets. 🙂
You did so good Leo.💜😻 My girl was fine on day 3 like nothing happened. I was more stressed than she was!😂
I love how you prepared his carrier with familiar things. Leo is one lucky boy.💖💝
Thanks for making this video! Recovery is no joke and it’s great to see Leo doing well.💜💙💜💙
Every one of my cats were slightly different and this really brings back memories. Im happy Leo did well his first week. Great info and tips.😃
He’s such a good boy! Thanks for sharing this and you can see how much he’s loved.💗💞
he such a sweet dude!! i say it again, he is Miskit's doppelganger!! she was spayed when she was young girlie, and had microchip done at same time! didn't seem too traumatized after she got home, but Wow, when i picked her up that day, and she spotted me thru her carrier door, she yelled MEOW!!! and the meows didn't stop until we were home! i'd say within 3 days, she was like nothing had happened. Miskit has pea husk litter from Catit . it's lavender scented and i swear it is totally odor free,,,,,,,, it's our way of supporting Elbows Up and Canadian businesses.
The way Leo adjusted to the cone so quickly shows what a smart and adaptable kitty he is. 😉
Great video, glad you shared all this wtih us, he's soo sooo precious!
So glad Leo’s recovery is going well. He’s lucky to have a family that takes such good care of him!🥰💖💗
Leo looked so fluffy and cozy even with the cone on! I’m glad he’s well.☺😻
Leo looked so relieved once the cone was off and he started cleaning himself immediately😻Thank you for sharing his journey💙💜❤️💚
Such a precious boy! Leo, you’re so loved by your loving family❤
Such a brave boy💖* We found using a heating pad (on low!) under a blanket made our kitty more comfortable during recovery. 😻
Sweet boy, Leo Im happy to see you doing well🤩😻🐈
At least Leo didn’t try to lick the air like mine did.💓He looked so confused!🤪
Fantastic presentation, SiberianCatLeo! Looks and sounds amazing! Excellent sharing. Continued success. God bless.
You can really see the bond the family has with Leo. He’s in the best hands. 😇
Glad to see it went well, he's a very handsome fellow and it is lovely to see how bonded he is with you all.
Such a brave boy, Leo! You handled everything so well.🥰
My kitty insisted on squeezing into her tiniest bed, come and all. Looked like a furry taco lol
We called our boy Sir Cones-a-Lot all week and he was royally rewarded with lots of treats!
Look at that handsome face 😍13:54 Such a tough cookie, Leo! And still ridiculously cute.😻♥
Leo so blessed boy.🙏 Happy Leo is free from the cone! 😄