Feline Spay

Having your cat spayed is an important part of the normal health care for your cat. Having it done at a young age will help limit chances of mammary tumors as well as unwanted kittens, noisy heat cycles and the possibility of urine marking around the house.

Your cat can be spayed at the age of six months; there is the possibility some clinics can do the procedure at the early age of eight weeks if they are equipped and willing to do them that young.

The procedure, also known as an Ovariohysterectomy consists of removing the uterus and the ovaries. It’s crucial that the ovaries are removed in one piece as they provide the hormones that have the influence over the chance of tumors as well as heat cycles and urine marking. The vet will place internal sutures that will dissolve as the incision has healed so there is no need to come back to have them removed.

Your cat can go home the afternoon after surgery. She may not eat much but should be back to normal the next day or so, if this doesn’t happen please call as soon as possible. It’s also a good idea to keep your cat as quiet as possible to help keep them from getting sore; keeping them inside for the first night will help as well.

It is common and not unusual to notice some swelling around the incision site. Cats will often have a bit of a reaction to the suture material. These swellings tend to be firm and shouldn’t have any fluid discharging from the incision, these will often heal spontaneously . Bleeding should not occur, and if it does or fluid starts to drain from the incision, call your vet as soon as possible.

If your cat is in heat or possibly pregnant at the time of the procedure, you must make it clear to the veterinarian that you are willing to terminate the pregnancy. Either of these procedures may include an extra fee.

 

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