If you plan to sterilize your cat, don't take it lightly. For a cat, it's an important event in life, so some precautions need to be understood in advance.
Sterilization time?
Generally, a cat can do it after six months and weighs more than six Jin (it is recommended to do it after the cat is sexually mature or adult). In addition, sterilization is not recommended during oestrus.
Old cats can also do it (depending on the cat's physical condition).
What happens after sterilization?
1) , because the sterilized cat is no longer bothered by hormones, it will break away from the fidgety and nervous mood and return to the naive and happy state before, which is why many friends say that the cat becomes lively after the operation.
2) The cat will no longer lose because of estrus, avoiding the double pain of the owner and the cat.
3) , because life is easy and there is no trouble, the cat will be a little fat. However, most of them have recovered from emaciation caused by Oestrus to normal weight. What's more, don't give the cat a lot of nutrition after the operation, which will also cause the fat of the cat.
Length of sterilization operation? Hospitalization or not?
Sterilization takes about 40 minutes for females and 10 minutes for males.
Whether to be hospitalized depends on the situation after the completion of the animal operation. If there is no concern about wound infection, the patient can be discharged after the recovery of anesthesia.
What preparation should be done before the operation?
Prepare cat bag, urine pad, eye ointment and anti bite ring.
1. First, fast for 6-8 hours. Because anaesthesia should be given before the operation, which can stimulate the stomach and intestines. In order to prevent the cat from vomiting after anaesthesia, it is necessary to fast before the operation and drink a small amount of water.
2. When going to the hospital for surgery, the cat should be packed with a strong and firm bag, which should be large enough (or an airplane box). After the operation, the cat can lie on his back, and his neck should be flat to avoid breathing inhibition. Because it takes two hours for the cat to wake up after the operation, and during this process, it will be incontinent to urinate, so an adult urine pad can be laid in the bag for the cat to lie on.
3. The cat's eyes are open after anaesthesia. In order to prevent dryness of the eyes, it is necessary to put eye drops or a little ointment on the eyes.
4. Triple vaccine must be given before operation. (it is recommended to inject one week before operation)
5. Let the cat eat 8-12 hours after anesthesia, so as not to damage the stomach and intestines.
The procedure?
1. The exact weight must be weighed before anesthesia, which can't be estimated by doctors or owners; anesthetized animals should urinate after anesthesia for 3-4 hours, and often a lot of urination, because the anesthetics used in sterilization -- 846 mixture is mainly through renal metabolism, if there is a problem in the renal function or urinary system of animals, it will lead to secondary anesthesia, that is, return to anesthesia after waking up, This is a very dangerous sign, we must go to the hospital as soon as possible;
2. The sterilizing operation of the male cat is very simple. It is to open a small opening on each of the two small eggs and take out the testicles. Because the incision is very small, there is no need to sew a needle or bandage. There is no need for crazy tonic before operation. Generally, the operation of a male cat can be completed in about 10 minutes.
3. The sterilization operation of the female cat is complex, so it needs to cut a small opening in the abdomen, take out the uterus and ovary, and then suture. The operation time is generally 20-30 minutes. After the operation, the doctor will make an operation suit for the cat, which will not hinder the cat's defecation and daily life. The suture was removed seven days after operation.
The doctor will give the cat an anti-inflammatory injection after anaesthesia to prevent postoperative inflammation.
How long does it return to normal after surgery?
Generally speaking, the male cat can recover on the day after the operation. The recovery period of the female cat is about 2-3 days, and the female cat basically takes off the thread in a week or so.
How to care after operation?
1. After the operation, the cat's head should be lying on its back, and its neck should be straightened to avoid breathing inhibition. Put it in a warm place on the ground after going home, and put a urine pad under the body. It's best not to put it on the bed or sofa, so as to avoid the cat rolling to the ground in a half asleep state.
2. Generally, the cat will wake up completely two hours later. The male cat can eat on the day after the operation and return to normal the next day. The mother cat will generally have two days of pain, the third day is back to normal. The owner should be careful not to jump up or down for a week after the operation.
3. Try not to let the cat lick the wound, so as not to cause infection. Wear anti bite ring if necessary.
Special reminder!
1. Cats (especially female cats) will eat a large amount of food within half a year after sterilization, and some cats will get fat rapidly. During this period, the owner must pay attention to the control of the cat's diet. Too fat cats are prone to obesity. The fatter the cat, the better.
2. For sterilization operation, it is recommended to do it when the weather is cooler. When the weather is hot, you need to pay attention to heat dissipation to avoid infection and inflammation of the wound.
3. As for the operation cost, we need to see the hospital. The cost and operation plan of each hospital are different. You can consult the local hospital for details.