Sterilization of a cat is a surgical intervention, and before making an appointment with a pet for a veterinarian, caring owners are eager to learn more about the operation. This process is surrounded by many myths and conjectures, and it can be difficult to figure out what the essence of medical intervention is.
What is sterilization
Sterilization is an operation that causes an animal to lose its ability to reproduce. People who are far from veterinary medicine often confuse castration and sterilization, because the absence of offspring can be achieved by different methods, for example, by ligating the fallopian tubes. In this case, the cat will lose the opportunity to have kittens, but she will be in heat, and on certain days she will be interested in mating. With castration, the cat's ovaries are removed, where hormones are produced that affect the behavior of the animal, and often also the uterus, in order to avoid complications in the future.
Why sterilize a cat
If you are not the owner of a purebred animal and do not plan to breed, cat estrus will surely give you a lot of trouble. At this time, the animal becomes restless, it constantly meows, calling for a partner. If mating does not happen, it can happen again after a few weeks. Unable to keep track of the animal, after a couple of months you will have to think about who to give the kittens to. To relieve yourself of a headache, it is better to decide on sterilization.
How is a cat spayed?
Before placing the animal on the table, the doctor must make sure that it is healthy. He examines the cat, interrogates its owners, measures the animal's temperature. The operation is performed by a veterinarian under general anesthesia, while monitoring his patient's heart and breathing. He makes an incision in the middle of the abdomen or the side, depending on the technique used. The ovaries or ovaries and uterus are removed from the animal, after which the wound is sutured, and the cat is removed from the state of anesthesia.
Sterilization is a routine operation, however, an abdominal intervention has occurred, and in the next few days, the animal needs special care. In some clinics, animals can be left under the supervision of a veterinarian for a while after spaying, but if you intend to take your pet home, you will have to adhere to some rules. Equip your cat with a couch on the floor so that it does not have to jump on the dais. An animal that has not completely recovered from anesthesia may not calculate the distance and fall. A special blanket should be put on the cat, which will prevent the animal from licking the seams. In these clothes, the animal should pass 10-14 days until the surgeon removes the threads. You will also need to clean the stitches to prevent inflammation. However, after two weeks of special care, you will be completely free from the problems associated with your pet's sexual behavior.
