Why sterilization?
It can reduce the occurrence of some diseases in cats, such as tumors, ovarian cysts, etc.;
It can prevent cats from estrus, help cats restore their lively and lovely nature, and will not let Cats are nervous, irritable, and have decreased appetite because of estrus, and
even run away from home, reducing the cat’s runaway rate;
It can make cats develop a good habit of not spraying urine everywhere , is conducive to creating a good living environment.
When is it time to sterilize cats in China?
It is best to do this after the cat is physically mature. Generally, cats can do it at six months and weighing more than six pounds.
What should I pay attention to before being sterilized? What preparations are needed?
Be sure to give the cat a comprehensive preoperative physical examination, check the cat’s health, whether it is suitable for sterilization, whether it is allergic to anesthetics, etc., to prevent the cat from dying during the sterilization operation ;
Be sure to find a regular and reliable veterinary hospital. Some veterinary hospitals are irresponsible or poor in technology, and will not sterilize cats completely, which is very painful for cats. Things;
To be fully vaccinated before being sterilized, because cats usually have wounds infected and inflamed after sterilization, and their immune system may be weakened, and some may be infected. Viruses, for kittens that have been vaccinated, generally there are antibody wounds in the body and no secondary infection, but for cats who have not been vaccinated or not fully vaccinated, it is not uncommon for the wound to be easily infected.
Sometimes the owner doesn’t understand the situation and will blame the doctor for lack of skills, and there may even be a doctor-patient dispute. Therefore, the hospital will determine whether the cat has been vaccinated before accepting the cat sterilization operation, so as to avoid unnecessary injuries and disputes.
Stop feeding 8 hours before sterilization and stop watering 4 hours before sterilization. Because the neutered cat needs to be anesthetized, during the anesthesia process, the food in the stomach will be reversed back to the pharynx and then inhaled into the trachea, which will lead to foreign body pneumonia, and in severe cases, the pet will suffocate and die.
Necessities needed:
A sturdy cat bag with enough space (so that the cat can lie down after the operation so as not to inhibit breathing) ,
Urine pads
(the cat will wake up 2 hours after the operation, during this process, the cat will be incontinent), eye drops or ointment, Elizabethan circle, etc.;
It is recommended to fast for 8 hours. Because the anesthetic has a stimulating effect on the cat’s stomach, if the cat is not fasted, the cat will vomit;
It is recommended to fast for 4 hours.
How long does the sterilization procedure take? Hospitalized or not?
The sterilization procedure takes about 40 minutes for females and 10 minutes for males.
Whether the animal is hospitalized or not depends on the condition of the animal after the operation is completed.
It should be noted that:
A male cat should be neutered at 15— 20 minutes, the female cat is neutered for 25-40 minutes. So we can wait outside the operating room to receive our cat as soon as possible.
Some veterinary hospitals will do operations that take a long time to wait all day, so basically you should be vigilant.
There is also the cost of sterilization surgery. Generally, the cost of neutering a female cat is a little more expensive than that of a male cat, but it will not exceed one thousand yuan, so you must pay attention to the price of the surgery to prevent yourself from being slaughtered.
What should I pay attention to after surgery?
Pay attention to the care of cats after surgery, do a good job of cleaning and hygiene, and prevent wound infection;
When feeding after surgery, pay attention to feeding cats some liquid food at first Sexual food, nutrient-rich, such as canned nutrition, can help cats recover.
But you should also pay attention to controlling your cat’s diet. Some cats will eat a lot within half a year after neutering and gain weight rapidly. If they don’t control their diet, they are prone to “obesity”. You can eat canned nutrition;
The Elizabeth ring will play a role after the operation. After the cat has undergone surgery, put the Elizabeth ring on the cat to prevent the cat from going Add wounds, causing wounds to become inflamed. Generally wear for 7-10 days.
There are still certain risks involved in cat sterilization. You can decide whether to sterilize your cat according to your specific situation. Everything is for cats to live a healthy and happy life.
