How to support kitten after spaying surgery

[JoanneDM]

I'm planning to have my 10-month old kitten spayed in a few weeks. She is still so very active and playful. She loves to go outside of my apartment and run up and down the hallway.

Will the surgery lead her to have less energy in her and so no longer inclined to run around as she loves to do now?

@Dr. Jeff ; @Dr. Christina ; @Dr. Jean Hofve Are there supplements like hormone replacement products, that I could give her so that there would not be so much of a difference in her behavior following the surgery?

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Spaying does change hormones and most significantly reduces their basal metabolic rate. Keep her active by playing, and reduce her food intake by about 25% to prevent weight gain. As far as supplements, you could try Standard Process Cataplex F, which contains ovarian cytosol extract. Find out more here: Holistic Health Consulting - Standard Process Products | Little Big Cat - Dr. Jean Hofve

 

[GinnyW]

Anyone using DHEA after altering in cats? Male or female? Or are cats' native sex-linked behaviors not something one wants to encourage? Any studies on post-altering hormone levels?