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.
Bladder infections are the most common cause of urinating outside of the litter box in older cats. They are rare in younger cats. Inflammation of the bladder, known as FIC, FUS or FLUTD, may cause inappropriate urination. This is the most common cause of house soiling in cats less than 7 years of age.