Vet wants me to come back every day for my kitten after neutering... is this normal?

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I just got my 7-month-old female kitten neutered, and the vet wants me to bring her back every day for 4 to 5 days. That seems kinda excessive compared to my last cat, who only needed one check-up after a week. Plus, she’s not even wearing an elizabethan collar, just a bandage on her leg from sedation. She’s barely moving, vomited, and doesn’t want to eat or drink. I’m a bit worried since this feels so different from my previous experience. Any advice would be super helpful!

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Honestly, ChatGPT doesn’t know anything about cat medical care. If you think your vet is being dishonest, I’d definitely recommend getting a second opinion.

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Tatum said:
Honestly, ChatGPT doesn’t know anything about cat medical care. If you think your vet is being dishonest, I’d definitely recommend getting a second opinion.

Yeah, I see your point. I’ll ask for a second opinion.

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My vet had me bring my kitten in 3-4 days post-surgery to check on healing. It’s standard where I am, but I’d be more worried about the vomiting and her not moving much. My kitten perked up a few hours after waking from anesthesia.

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@Cleo
Thanks for sharing your experience. She just vomited again, and I called the vet. They say it’s normal since she just came out of surgery. I have another vet ready to check her if she doesn’t improve soon.

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That doesn’t sound normal at all. You should definitely ask your vet why they want daily visits and consider a second opinion if she doesn’t start drinking soon.

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Zion said:
That doesn’t sound normal at all. You should definitely ask your vet why they want daily visits and consider a second opinion if she doesn’t start drinking soon.

Sounds like the best plan. Everyone seems to think there’s something off here.

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100% not normal. A typical spay means she might be a bit woozy for a few hours, but being lethargic, vomiting, and not wanting food or water is concerning. Daily re-checks are also unusual; usually, it’s one follow-up after a week or two. Get her to another vet ASAP.

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@Arden
Thanks, I’ve called another vet and will take her if she doesn’t perk up soon.