Why Spay Your Cat?

Spaying your cat offers significant health benefits and helps control the feline population. Key advantages include:

• Preventing serious health issues, such as uterine infections and certain tumors.
• Controlling feline overpopulation by preventing unwanted litters.
• Reducing roaming behaviors, lowering risks of accidents and fights.
• Eliminating the need for cesarean sections by avoiding birthing complications.

By choosing to spay, you provide your cat with a healthier, safer life.

Did You Know?

• A female cat can have 8-10 kittens per litter.
• She can become pregnant up to 5-6 times per year.
• One pair of cats can produce up to 60 kittens annually.

These facts highlight why spaying is vital to prevent stray cat proliferation.

When Should You Spay Your Cat?

Spaying before puberty, around 6 months old, is recommended. Early intervention provides several benefits, including:

• Up to 11 times reduced risk of mammary tumors if performed before 6 months.
• Prevention of uterine infections and unwanted pregnancies from an early age.

Our veterinarians will guide you on the optimal timing for your pet.

How Much Does Spaying Cost?

Costs may vary based on several factors. Basic expenses include:

• Surgical procedure
• General anesthesia
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Post-operative medications

Additional charges may apply depending on your cat’s specific needs, such as:

• Pre-operative blood tests to assess organ function.
• Intravenous catheter and fluids for stabilization during surgery.
• Surgical laser to improve healing and reduce post-operative discomfort.
• Additional pain management for comfortable recovery.

Contact our clinic for a detailed estimate.

Why Perform a Pre-Surgical Blood Test?

This test ensures:

• Proper functioning of organs responsible for anesthetic elimination.
• Early detection of diseases that could increase anesthetic risks.

This precaution enhances surgical safety.

Purpose of Intravenous Catheter and Fluids

• Quick vein access in emergencies.
• Maintaining stable blood pressure, ensuring adequate organ oxygenation.

Benefits of Laser Surgery for Feline Spaying

Compared to traditional scalpel surgery, laser surgery provides:

• Reduced post-operative pain.
• Less bleeding and inflammation.
• Faster healing with decreased infection risk.

This technology ensures greater comfort for your cat.

What is Anesthetic Monitoring?

Our veterinary technicians, supervised by veterinarians, closely monitor your cat before, during, and after anesthesia.

Before Surgery:

• Heart and rhythm check to detect abnormalities.
• Administration of calming, muscle relaxant, and pain medication.
• Intravenous catheter and fluid placement if approved.
• Anesthesia induction and tracheal tube insertion for optimal oxygenation.
• Continuous monitoring with an oximeter (heart rate and blood oxygen levels).
• Application of eye lubricant to prevent dryness.

During Surgery:

• Constant vital sign monitoring with an oximeter.
• Adjusting anesthetic and oxygen levels as needed.
• Regulating fluid flow to maintain stable blood pressure.
• Use of warming pads to prevent hypothermia.

After Surgery:

• Close monitoring until full recovery.
• Checking breathing, heart rate, and temperature.
• Warming in an incubator if body temperature is low.
• Removal of the tracheal tube once swallowing resumes.
• Final examination before discharge to verify vital signs and surgical wound condition.

Is Spaying Painful?

Your cat’s comfort is our top priority. We take extensive measures to prevent and control pain:

• Surgical laser use minimizes post-operative discomfort.
• Injection of morphine derivative before and after surgery.
• Injectable anti-inflammatory administered post-surgery.
• Oral anti-inflammatory prescribed for home use.
• Local anesthetic applied to the surgical site for optimal comfort.

These measures ensure gentle and pain-free recovery.

Conclusion

Spaying your cat is crucial for her health and helps reduce feline overpopulation. Our thorough veterinary approach and optimal pain management ensure safe, comfortable care. Contact our clinic today for more information or to schedule your pet’s procedure.