How long after spaying can a cat drink water?

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Offer water about 4 hours after spaying, in small amounts, to avoid choking. After about 8 hours the anesthesia clears and the cat can eat, but give soft food due to pain.

Keep the Elizabethan collar on to prevent licking the wound.

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