How soon after spaying can a cat drink water?

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A cat can drink water 6 hours after spay surgery and eat 8 hours after. Right after surgery the anesthesia is not gone, and eating then easily causes violent vomiting, choking, or even water and food entering the airway and threatening life, so withhold food 8 hours and water 6. After drinking, watch for vomiting or other abnormality to ensure it is fine.

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