SWELLING: Swelling is a normal occurrence after surgery and will not reach its maximum until 2-3 days after surgery. It can be minimized by using a cold pack, ice bag or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel and applied firmly to the cheek adjacent to the surgical area.
Install a motion-activated sprinkler head in the flower garden. The sudden spray of water will frighten the cats off before they urinate. Alternately, use a motion-activated noise device sold to keep birds out of gardens.
If spraying is not an option, vinegar can be used to deter cats by soaking a rag, sponge or newspaper in white vinegar and placing it in the area where cats are not wanted. This works well for indoor and outdoor plants that do not tolerate being sprayed with vinegar.