Cat neutering: optimal age, preoperative preparation and postoperative care
Six to eight months of age is the ideal window.
Female cats can be neutered at the age of six to eight months, and male cats at the age of seven to eight months. The recommended weight is more than 2 kilograms. If the operation is performed too early, the risk of anesthesia increases, and if the operation is performed too late, the estrus behavior habit may have formed, which will continue after sterilization.
Fasting for 8 hours and water for 2 to 4 hours before surgery depends on the instructions of the surgeon. Bring the blanket he usually uses, and he will feel much calmer after the operation with the familiar smell.
The 24 hours after surgery are the focus of observation: when anesthesia is not completely metabolized, walking will be unsteady, and jumping up and down needs to be restricted and the cat’s nest should be moved to the ground. Keep the wound dry for a week and wear an Elizabethan band or soft postoperative gown.
If the wound is red, swollen, exuding, persistent vomiting, or has an abnormal body temperature, return to the hospital immediately. Normally, eating will resume within one to two days, and male cats usually recover faster than female cats.
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