Cat neutering | Before, after, and after neutering |

Cat spay is a way that makes them live longer. Image by Raphael (Author).

A few days ago, I accompanied a friend to sterilize his cat and found that he doesn’t know anything! ! So I want to write a note after my friend sterilizes his cat. ♥️♥️ Let me share with you the knowledge of cat sterilization. ♥️♥️

As owners, we should know more about how to improve our pets' lives. Image by Raphael (Author).

🌈 When can I be sterilized?

👉More than six months

✨6–8 months (after the first estrus) is the best time for cat neutering

🔥Note: Mother cats want to be sterilized after giving birth to kittens, preferably two months after giving birth

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🌈What kind of cat can be neutered?

1. The weight is more than six pounds

2. After vaccinating the cat triple (more than a week)

3. Not in the heat

4. Physical examination is normal and healthy

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🌈Why sterilization?

1. Reduce cats’ illness

2. Avoid cat urinating

3. Avoid tension, irritability, loss of appetite, etc.

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Some cats will become round shape faces after sterilization. Image by Raphael (Author).

🌈Before sterilization (item preparation + precautions)

✨Item preparation

1. Elizabethan Circle

2. Air case

3. Blankets

4. Diapers

5. Open the cat litter box

✨Notes

1. Fasting: fasting for 8 hours and water for 4 hours before neutering (to avoid vomiting during cat surgery)

2. Bathing: take a bath 7–10 days before neutering (be careful not to let the cat catch a cold)

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🌈 In the process of sterilization (operation time + health check)

✨Operation time

1. Male cat 10–20 minutes

2. Female cat 40 minutes

✨Health Check

1. Blood routine: must be done (usually included in the hospital package)

2. Biochemical: Can do or not (depending on the cat’s physical condition)

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🌈After sterilization (precautions + nursing + feeding)

✨Notes

1. Go home after the anesthetic wears off

2. The cat will wake up completely after two hours

3. It takes at least ten days for cats to take a bath!

4. Cats in multi-cat households should be separated to prevent them from licking each other’s wounds!

5. Be careful not to jump up and down for a week after the female cat

✨Postoperative care:

1. There is no need to remove stitches after male cats, and female cats should be followed up for suture removal after seven days

2. The Elizabeth ring cannot be taken off. The male cat should wear it for three days, and the female cat should wear it for seven days after the stitches are removed.

3. The doctor will provide painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs and give them medicine on time as prescribed by the doctor

4. Keep your home clean and hygienic

✨Postoperative feeding:

1. After drinking water for 6 hours

2. After 8–12 hours of eating (if the cat has no appetite, wet food can be fed)

3. Don’t rush to change cat food

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🌈How long will it take to return to normal after surgery?

👉The male cat can be done on the same day after the operation

👉The female cat can live normally for about 2–3 days

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Last but not least, spend time with your cat so that he can get through this time with peace of mind! ! If you have any questions, you can ask me ♥️♥️♥️