About girls
If we talk about cats and bitches, then we need to mention 2 types of operations.
1) Ovariectomy. Removal of ovaries, if easier. Naturally, in this case, the cat also cannot become pregnant. The operation is fraught with inflammation of the uterus, which remains in its rightful place.
2) Ovariohysterectomy. The most radical operation in which the uterus and ovaries are removed. After removal, the cat becomes calmer, the possibility of pregnancy is completely excluded, complications are minimal or absent. The operation can affect only 1 ovary and uterus, in which case it makes sense to call it a unilateral ovariohysterectomy.
Of course, the pet owner can independently decide what his ward needs. However, we recommend that before any surgical intervention, in addition to undergoing mandatory tests and examinations, taking courses of vitamins, you consult a doctor and trust the opinion of a professional. Any surgery chosen requires anesthesia. The doctor also decides whether it will be local or general.
Attention! Before surgery, it is necessary to rule out pregnancy in your dog or cat.
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Castration
Castration is a short operation to remove the gonads of a male individual, performed under general anesthesia. The duration of the operation is about 10 minutes, the time may vary slightly, this is due to the amount of practical activity of the veterinarian and the specific characteristics of the animal (if any). During the operation, the doctor performs simple surgical procedures; at the end there is no need for sutures. The wound heals completely within a maximum of 7 days; no special actions are required from the owner after the operation. The animal experiences discomfort associated with recovery from anesthesia, so during this period it is recommended to remain nearby until the pet returns to an adequate perception of reality. Our clinic specialists will select the optimal dose and drug, focusing specifically on your pet (breed, weight, age, etc.). Sometimes doctors advise you to stay in the clinic for some time after surgery; this is normal practice and should not be alarmed.
After the operation, the doctor will also monitor the animal’s condition and give recommendations.
You should also remember that if your pet does not have vaccinations, then it is better to inform the doctor in advance so that he can administer an additional vaccine, since in the postoperative state, even after such a simple procedure as castration, the animal’s immunity and susceptibility to viruses may decrease slightly.
Before the operation, it is recommended to undergo some tests to determine the animal’s health status, and consult with a doctor about the animal’s nutrition after castration.
The recommended age for castration is from 3 to 8 months, before the animal’s hormonal levels are formed and sexual desire appears. An animal does not experience suffering without sexual desire.
Benefits of castration:
1. Unneutered cats have a greater risk of contracting infectious diseases.
2. The sexual desire of animals often makes them uncontrollable: they run away from home (risk of getting hit by a car), they can jump out of a window or from a balcony and get seriously injured.
3. Some individuals develop bad habits: marking the territory in the apartment, and the smell released during this period is very pungent and almost impossible to get rid of.
4. Often after surgery, animals become more affectionate and tame.
About the boys
For boys - both male and female cats - everything is simpler. Already at 6-7 months the animal can be castrated.
Castration of a male or female cat is carried out under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. This is the simplest operation, the risks are minimal, however, it is worth entrusting it to an experienced specialist.
Both male and female cats require special care after castration. It is necessary to feed the animal with a spoon if he cannot approach the bowl himself. If you have the slightest doubt about the male's condition, call a doctor.
If you do not castrate your pet, you will experience screaming at night, marking of territory, a strong unpleasant odor of urine, aggression, neuroses, unwanted offspring, etc. Animals try to escape from home, and, unfortunately, many get lost or return with wounds and fractures, infected with parasites, infected with pathogens of viral diseases. You can prevent this by castrating your animal . It is important to know that animals do not have any psychological trauma, they will not feel their inferiority! On the contrary, after castration they become calmer, more balanced, but at the same time they are playful, as in childhood. In addition, castration is the prevention of andrological diseases such as prostate adenoma and neoplasms of the testes (especially with cryptorchidism).
First, the doctor conducts a thorough examination of the patient with mandatory thermometry, weighing, palpation, auscultation and medical history (asks the owner about the animal’s health status, concomitant diseases, allergic reactions). The operation consists of removing the testes from the scrotum, performed under combined anesthesia: general anesthesia + local anesthesia. In our veterinary center, castration of cats is carried out using the non-ligation method. This means that the ligation of the spermatic cords is carried out without the use of ligatures (threads), which eliminates an allergic reaction with rejection of the suture material and the occurrence of funiculitis (inflammation of the spermatic cords).
castrate male and female cats from 7 months, ferrets from 6 months, rabbits from 5 months, rodents from 3 months. Earlier castration is possible, but undesirable for the animal's body. Sex hormones affect the growth and development of the male, so it is better to perform the operation when the body is fully formed. The older age of an animal for castration is not limited . The operation can be performed at 5, 10, or even 15 years of age in a male or female cat, if there are no serious illnesses and there are no contraindications for general anesthesia. In any case, the doctor selects the dose of anesthetic drugs strictly individually, depending on the weight, age and health status of the patient, and after the operation he performs additional injections to better recover the animal from anesthesia. Animals tolerate castration easily, and their health and appetite are restored the next day. The doctor will tell you in detail about the rules of postoperative care, give written recommendations and advise on aspects of future feeding and maintenance of the castrated animal. If you wish, you can leave the animal in the clinic for an inpatient stay so that recovery from anesthesia can take place under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Castration of cats
Castration of a cat is a planned operation in which the testes - gonads - are surgically removed. The result of this operation is the complete cessation of reproductive function, as well as the production of male sex hormones. Castration of cats is possible at almost any age, but still, the most suitable age is 9 months. The fact is that it is at this age that cats reach puberty, and he has never been bred, but he is already quite strong. A cat castrated at the age of 9 months will lose hormonally determined behavior, that is, it will not mark its territory, will never bother you with its “screams”, as well as aggressive behavior.
All the pros and cons of castrating a cat
Almost every owner of a furry friend asks the question: “is there a risk?” Naturally, any surgical intervention in the body, whether human or animal, allows for the presence of force majeure, but in this case the risk is minimized. Castration of cats almost always takes place without any incidents - firstly, this intervention does not affect vital organs, secondly, it is performed on a completely healthy pet, and thirdly, castration of cats is a simple operation.
Pros of castration of cats
Castration of cats is perhaps the most reliable way to preserve not only the good psychological well-being of the animal, but also the owner.
After this operation, the cat stops marking shoes or clothes, stops its “spring songs” and loses its aggressive character. But there are also some nuances - if the cat, before castration, had matings or is more than one and a half years old, then it cannot be said with confidence that he will not continue to mark the territory.
Neutered cats are famous for their longevity and ability to remain just as playful and cheerful even in old age.
After castration, the risk of diseases such as prostatitis, prostate tumor, adenoma of the lerianal glands and infection with a number of infections is sharply reduced. It is worth noting that almost 70% of adult uncastrated cats suffer from these ailments.
If you do not set a goal to raise your cat as a producer, and also do not want to put up with the fact that he marks his territory and screams at night, castration of cats is the best way out.
You can castrate cats and dogs in Omsk safely and painlessly for the animal
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Rumors about castration of cats - we dispel the myths.
Neutering a male cat causes him to “lose his personality” - After neutering, male cats no longer feel like they have to fight for their territory. Without the stress of fighting, owners often find that their cats are friendlier. Overall, there are no real changes in character due to the operation, although if there are any, they will only be positive.
Castration of cats causes them to gain weight. None of the castrated cats gained weight as a direct result of the operation. Due to the lack of territorial behavior, decreased anxiety levels can lead to a possible increase in appetite. As long as the cat eats a balanced diet, except for overfeeding, nothing can affect its weight gain. Most responsible owners will be aware of this and will take these features into account when feeding their neutered cats, especially since it is very easy to do.
The cat becomes depressed and anxious if he is unable to reproduce. Sex, for most animals, including cats, is only an instinctive tool of behavior that is driven by hormones. With the help of these hormones, it is possible to completely reduce and remove it after surgery, and the need for sexual activity will be eliminated. This way, stress and anxiety levels will actually be reduced since the cat won't have to search for cats.
How is castration of cats done?
The cat is first sedated. The anesthetic used is general, which means that the cat will be unconscious during the operation; due to the short period of time that the operation takes, there is no danger to health. The testicles are removed through a small incision in the scrotum by a veterinary surgeon. The blood vessels of the testicles are ligated and the testicles are removed one at a time. The incision is so small that suture material is rarely needed and the cat returns to normal life the same day.
If you have a young cat, then there is no need to worry. After six months, the cat reaches an age when castration does not pose any danger to health and development at all, including as a surgical procedure. Within two weeks after the operation, complete healing occurs; during this time it is better to warn the cat from any contact with other animals in order to avoid unnecessary stress. Since cats are "territorial animals" and often fight with other cats for shared spaces, these measures will allow the wounds to heal faster.
How should a cat be prepared for castration?
Preferably, the cat should be neutered before he begins to mark. Males can be neutered at any time from the age of six months, depending on the breed. The first thing you need to do when you have decided on a clinic (reviews on the Internet or advice from friends and acquaintances can help you do this) is to call and make an appointment for a convenient day and time.
Once the surgery time is set, preparations can begin. There is nothing complicated here, you need to complete two points: firstly, the cat must be without food 12 hours before visiting the veterinarian. Secondly, before leaving or just before the doctor arrives, you should remove the water - the cat should not drink 2 hours before the operation.
Advice: it is preferable to carry out the operation itself at the beginning of the day. This way, the cat will not worry, experiencing a feeling of discomfort and hunger, because during the fasting period he will sleep at night.
Preparation, as you can see, is not at all complicated, but do not underestimate its importance; the success of anesthesia and the ease of recovery from anesthesia after surgery depend on its correctness.
Castration of a cat: preparatory and final stage
For the procedure to be successful, the animal must be prepared. Since the intervention is carried out under anesthesia, it is very important to keep the animal on a fasting diet for 10-12 hours before the operation (it is enough not to feed kittens 4-6 hours before the procedure). Before surgery, the doctor must examine the pet, paying special attention to body temperature, skin condition, subcutaneous fat thickness, identifying infectious and inflammatory diseases, and the position of the spermatic cords.
If all is well, the animal is given anesthesia and sent to the operating table.
Immediately after the procedure, the cat may exhibit the following signs:
- dizziness, sometimes accompanied by nausea. The animal cannot walk, sometimes even stand;
- weakness. The cat can hardly move, prefers to lie down;
- thirst. As a rule, immediately after waking up, cats go to a bowl of water. Do not forget that the pet is now suffering from dizziness and weakness - bring him a bowl to where he is lying;
- lacrimation. Since animals under anesthesia do not blink (the eyes remain open), dry eyes develop, which is subsequently eliminated by lacrimation;
- reduced body temperature. Immediately after anesthesia, the temperature remains around 36.5-37°C, while the norm for animals is 37-39°C.
Do not forget that all of the above symptoms should disappear within one day.
