FELINE NEUTER
FELINE NEUTER
Why do we perform this surgery?
Primarily for health and safety reasons. The procedure will decrease the incidence of hormone related disease conditions, prolonging the life of your pet. I believe this is the goal of every fur parent who considers their pets as companions at home.
Reduction of marking behavior and litter box accidents. Male cats are territorial by nature and when they mature enough, they learn to mark their place. This is usually the time we see clinic visits about their cat urinating and defecating everywhere.
A castrated cat will stay at home and be more affectionate compared to a tomcat. The procedure will reduce aggression and since there will be no more libido, your cat will just stay at the comfort of his own bed. Less chance of running away from home, less contact with other animals that harbor diseases. Domesticated cats once outside home is at high risk of encountering accidents and predation, aside from the difficulty to find food and shelter.
It is a quick and safe procedure. Surgical procedure done under general anesthesia. Small incisions made directly to the scrotal sac and ligations can be made to both testicles. To control cat population, one of the option to perform since minimal complications observed compared to feline spay.
BEFORE SURGERY - PREPARATION OF SURGICAL SITE
- minimal bleeding, no sutures, heals within 5 days
RETAINED TESTICLES
Medical condition wherein the testicles remain inside abdominal cavity, usually has genetic involvement. It is recommended not to breed any pet with such condition to prevent the spread of the defect. Neutering is performed to address this condition. See your veterinarian to discuss the steps regarding this surgery.
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KINDLY NEUTER YOUR CATS,
DO NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE NEW BATCH OF DUMPED KITTENS ON EACH CITY STREETS.
Source:
Tobias, Karen. DVM. 2010. Manual of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery. Wiley-Blackwell.
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