Part of being a responsible pet owner is to have your cat spayed or neutered. It's important for controlling the cat population, especially if your cat will be allowed to roam outside. It may be hard for you to choose elective surgery for your precious pet, but the procedure is generally tolerable by most cats.
Here is what you should expect when you schedule an appointment to have your cat spayed or neutered. Prior to arriving for your cat's procedure, a licensed member of the staff should have answered your questions and provided detailed instructions by phone. In most cases, you will be encouraged to bring your cat's favorite toys, blankets and necessary medications. Most cats will need to spend anywhere from a few hours to overnight at the clinic for observation. Prior to having the procedure performed, a veterinarian will run a complete blood panel and urine sample analysis, and he or she will also make sure that your cat's vaccinations are up to date.
If your feline has had any prior medical issues or sensitivities to cat anesthesia, adjustments will be made to the treatment and after-care routine. Spaying and neutering is best performed on kittens and young cats. If your cat is more than five years old, additional tests may need to be performed to make the determination if the procedure is safe for your pet to undergo. Your cat's veterinarian will likely utilize stitches that dissolve. In rare cases, or if multiple procedures are performed simultaneously, you may have to bring your cat back in to have the stitches professionally removed. Your cat's underbelly will be shaved as part of the prep stage of the procedure.
Do not be alarmed; shaving your cat's underbelly helps to prevent infection. Your cat may be lethargic for a few days after surgery. You should continue to administer medicines as directed by your veterinarian. Your little ball of fur will back to his or her frisky self within a few days to a week after the surgery.
Here is what you should expect when you schedule an appointment to have your cat spayed or neutered. Prior to arriving for your cat's procedure, a licensed member of the staff should have answered your questions and provided detailed instructions by phone. In most cases, you will be encouraged to bring your cat's favorite toys, blankets and necessary medications. Most cats will need to spend anywhere from a few hours to overnight at the clinic for observation. Prior to having the procedure performed, a veterinarian will run a complete blood panel and urine sample analysis, and he or she will also make sure that your cat's vaccinations are up to date.
If your feline has had any prior medical issues or sensitivities to cat anesthesia, adjustments will be made to the treatment and after-care routine. Spaying and neutering is best performed on kittens and young cats. If your cat is more than five years old, additional tests may need to be performed to make the determination if the procedure is safe for your pet to undergo. Your cat's veterinarian will likely utilize stitches that dissolve. In rare cases, or if multiple procedures are performed simultaneously, you may have to bring your cat back in to have the stitches professionally removed. Your cat's underbelly will be shaved as part of the prep stage of the procedure.
Do not be alarmed; shaving your cat's underbelly helps to prevent infection. Your cat may be lethargic for a few days after surgery. You should continue to administer medicines as directed by your veterinarian. Your little ball of fur will back to his or her frisky self within a few days to a week after the surgery.
