When starting a cat as a pet, the owners should remember about the inevitable process of breeding. For those who are not going to breed kittens, the instinct of the animal will become a real problem and torment. After all, cats during estrus mark their territory, scream, scratch things, become aggressive, their fur deteriorates. And after giving birth, you will also need to think about what to do with the offspring. Therefore, many cat owners decide to sterilize.
When sterilized, the cat loses its ability to reproduce, the ovaries are removed. This process is to help the animal get rid of torment, since constant estrus, which is inevitable without mating and taking hormonal drugs, leads to inflammatory diseases of the cat's genital organs.
Best age to sterilize
The most optimal age for sterilization is between 9 months and a year before the first heat begins. The earlier the operation is done, the better for the animal's health, but only when the animal is fully formed and strengthened. Pedigree cats are also sterilized after the end of their "breeding career", at about 6-7 years old. At the same time, in order to reduce risks and assess the functioning of the kidneys and other organs, preliminary urine and blood tests are mandatory.
How is sterilization going?
The operation is best performed in a veterinary clinic, which has all the necessary equipment. When the cat is healthy and young, then only the ovaries can be removed, and if she has already given birth, then the uterus will also need to be removed, then there will be no cancerous or purulent diseases.
Sterilization is not only surgical, but also radiation. During radiation sterilization, a cat's ovaries are irradiated with a specific targeted dose of radiation.
A small abdominal operation is required for sterilization. During the procedure, the doctor makes a small incision in the cat's abdomen or side, crochets the ovaries, uterus and removes them. Such an operation is not life-threatening for the animal. It is performed under general anesthesia and takes half an hour. The cat should not be fed for 12 hours prior to surgery.
Postoperative period
At home, after the operation, the cat will need care and attention. Antibiotics are given for a couple of days to prevent infection. It is better not to close the seam, so it will heal faster, but if the animal begins to actively lick it, then you will have to put on a special blanket. There is no need to allow the cat to move a lot, jump. After recovering from anesthesia, you can give your pet some water, and it is better to wait with food. You can rub your cat's legs and ears to stimulate blood circulation. On the 10th day, the veterinarian removes the stitches.
A spayed cat is prone to obesity and should not be overfed. You also need to monitor regular physical activity.
In the future, a spayed cat will be active, cheerful, cheerful again. The attraction to cats will decrease or disappear altogether. The cat will stop losing weight due to estrus, the coat will be normal. After sterilization, the cat, the owner and the pet will feel comfortable in the company of each other, while the life of the animal is extended.
