Congratulations on bringing your kitten home after the spay surgery! You have done a wonderful service to her health and comfort in the future. As you see her rest, you may find yourself wondering if she is in any pain, or how you know what is normal for her. All of your questions are reasonable, common ones. While spaying is a surgical procedure, a typical procedure, and is done safely, it is still surgery. Your kitten may feel some discomfort during the healing process, and knowing the differences between normal and red flags will allow you to start troubleshooting should anything go awry.
Let’s review pain, comfort, and when to contact your veterinarian in easy-to-understand language.
