Cat Neutering

Neutering your cat can have a range of benefits, such as improvements in behaviour and it can potentially reduce health problems later in life.

Spaying your cat

Reasons to Spay

• Avoid unwanted pregnancy
• Avoid diseases relating to the genital tract

Procedure

Spaying can be done at any age, cats reach sexual maturity at 5 months old. You can book in for a complimentary pre-op check with the vet, in this appointment the vet can discuss the procedure and give you a quote if you’ve not already been given one.

Your pet will need to come in during morning surgery times, and will return home in the evening after a discharge appointment. The operation is completed under general anaesthetic, an incision is made in either the flank or belly and the ovaries and uterus are surgically removed.

Post-surgery you will be asked to book in 3 days later for a post-op check, you may need to return 10 days’ post-surgery to remove any remaining stitches. You will need to keep your pet quiet for 10-14 days to allow the wound to fully heal and avoid any tissue damage.

Castrating your cat

Reasons to Castrate

• Prevent unwanted pregnancies
• Reduce the urge to roam and spray urine when in an aggressive state
• Reduce the chance of your pet fighting – cats can become infected by feline AID’s or Leukaemia through cats carrying the disease when they bite

Procedure

The procedure can be done at any age once the cat has reached sexual maturity and your pet must have seen the vet within the last 6 months. You can book in for a complimentary pre-op check with the vet, in this appointment the vet will check to make sure the testicles have descended, discuss the procedure and give you a quote if you’ve not already been given one.

Your pet will need to come in during morning surgery times, and will return home in the evening after a discharge appointment. The operation is done under general anaesthetic, a small incision is made in the scrotum and the testes are removed.

Post-surgery you will be asked to book in 3 days later for a post-op check. You will need to keep your pet quiet to allow the wound to fully heal and avoid any tissue damage.

Do Neutered Cats Have More Needs?

The only thing to consider post neutering is that your pet’s tendency to put on weight will be increased, to avoid changes in weight you should adjust the amount of food given at meal times or change to a neutered cat diet. If this is something you would like to know more about, please ask one of our nurses or vets.