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General Post Operative Instructions for feral cats.

It is advised that, holding feral cats post surgically, be done by trained and experienced rescue and care giver personnel. If you do not have experience with this, you need to learn the proper procedure before attempting to do this, for your safety and the well being of the cats. Neighborhood cats gives a comprehensive trapping and recovery procedures workshop as well as their informative mass trapping video, available for interested individuals.  It is absolutely necessary that you learn, by thoroughly educating yourself, before attempting trapping and recovery.  www.neighborhoodcats.org

Short Term Recovery 1 - 3 days

It is advised, that feral cats be recovered in their trap.  To do this, the trap should be of sufficient size, 36   long with a rear door and the use of two trap dividers. 
For detailed instructions: http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/info/caringpost.htm
Males can be released the following day after surgery.
Females can be released 1 - 3 days following surgery.
Pregnant Females can be released 3 - 5 days after surgery.
www.alleycat.org  Review Veterinary Information / Surgical Recovery Instructions.
National Spokesperson for Feral Cats.

Long Term Recovery 

Long term care can be accommodated by recovery in a cage with a small carrier.  This setup is not as safe as recovery in a trap and thereby, should be used for long term recuperation only and by experienced trappers and care givers. 
For detailed instructions: http://www.neighborhoodcats.org/info/fostering.htm
It is necessary that you learn through education and take the neighborhood cats comprehensive workshop.  .  www.neighborhoodcats.org

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