Cat spayed/neutered

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The following are the precautions for sterilization. It’s a bit much. Please be patient and read it. It’s a practical version.

Operation timing

a) Physiology:

In principle, it is ideal to perform surgery after the cat is physiologically mature and has gone into estrus once. At this stage, the cat's reproductive organs and corresponding organs have matured. Surgery too early may easily cause urinary tract stones and other reproductive system and urinary tract diseases.

Avoid surgery during estrus, as it can easily cause heavy bleeding.

To prevent cats from disturbing people during estrus at night, you can feed a piece of chlorpheniramine at around 6 o'clock in the evening. Be careful not to use the medicine for more than 3 days in a row. Any medicine has side effects on cats. Medication is not a long-term solution. Firstly, the effect is not very obvious. Secondly, cats are not satisfied for a long time and are in a state of depression, which will cause hormone secretion disorders, lead to reproductive system diseases, and even cancer.

Cat mothers should wait until their bodies recover (at least one month after giving birth) before considering surgery.

b) Time:

After 8 months for female cats and after 9 months for male cats (the sexual maturity of different breeds of cats varies greatly. Generally speaking, Asian breeds Earlier than other breeds, short-haired breeds earlier than long-haired breeds).

·Before surgery

a) Vaccines:

The health condition must be good and vaccinated

b) Equipment:

1. A container such as a large cardboard box that can at least accommodate a lying cat.

2. Put a clean small cotton mattress under the box to allow the cat to lie comfortably after surgery. (For disinfection, you can soak the cleaned mattress in Dettol or 84 liquid, and then expose it to strong sunlight for more than 1 hour.)

3. Clean quilt. Due to the surgery itself and the power of the anesthetic, the cat's body temperature will be very low after surgery, and the body's ability to withstand the cold will be reduced, so it is important to keep the cat warm.

4. Eye drops. Just use eye drops for ordinary people (such as chloramphenicol eye drops). After a cat is anesthetized, the eyes cannot be closed, and the vitreous body will lose moisture when exposed to the air for a long time. You may even see walnut skin-like depressions in the cat's previously bright and big eyes. Therefore, from the end of the operation, the cat must be given eye drops in time until she regains consciousness.

c) No food, water or cleaning:

Neuteration surgery requires general anesthesia, especially for female cats, the anesthesia will be more thorough.

The anesthetic used by general veterinarians is basically an injection called 846 Mixture. This anesthetic has been eliminated from medical use because of its strong reaction. This is probably beneficial to the profits of pet hospitals. Think about it. Therefore, cats are prone to vomiting after being anesthetized, and the vomiting at this time is completely unconscious. The body will not make corresponding adjustment protective measures, and it is very easy for the vomit to block the throat and nasal cavity, with possible consequences. Causing the cat to suffocate.

So, fast for 24 hours (at least 10 hours) before surgery and only provide water. No water is allowed 4 hours before surgery.

Fasting before surgery can not only reduce the risk of cats after anesthesia, but also promotes cats to regain their appetite after surgery and eat as soon as possible. In order to keep the cat in good health even after fasting for a day, you must take more care of the cat's life and strive to lay a solid foundation for the cat.

Two days before the operation, you can give the cat a bath. Be sure to use warm water for a short time. Dry it as soon as possible after washing, and be careful not to catch a cold. Because cats are best not to bathe for at least one month after surgery to avoid wound inflammation or catching a cold due to body resistance (cats are different from dogs, especially not used to bathing, especially because cats’ skin naturally secretes a Oil, cleans the fur, and maintains health. Frequent bathing will destroy this function of the cat. Therefore, if the cat is kept indoors for a long time and is not very dirty, there is no need to bathe, especially when the temperature is low in autumn and winter.) .

d) Weighing:

It is best to weigh your cat at home. This way the cat is more relaxed and can be weighed more accurately. The cat's weight is the absolute basis for doctors to judge the amount of anesthetic to inject into the cat. Almost half of the risks of surgery come from controlling the amount of anesthesia. A little too much anesthetic will directly cause the cat to be comatose for a long time, damage the brain and nerves, or even euthanasia. So weighing is crucial.

Try to choose accurate weighing equipment. If this is not possible, you can choose an ordinary spring scale in the supermarket. The lower the maximum weight that can be weighed, the more accurate it will be. If you want to know whether the spring scale is accurate, you can choose some 0.25kg, 0.5kg, 1kg, 2kg, and 3kg items in the supermarket in advance to weigh and verify them separately.

It is best to weigh the cat before going to the hospital. You can put the cat in a container for easy weighing, make the cat as quiet as possible, and read the value when the pointer is relatively still. Then weigh the container and subtract the two values ??to get the cat's weight.

·During the operation

Introduce the general process of the operation so that everyone has an idea so that the postoperative care can be more targeted.

a) The operation itself:

Male cat: The scrotum is incised longitudinally, and the testicles and part of the vas deferens are removed.

Female cat: Open the abdominal cavity and remove the ovaries, fallopian tubes and part of the uterus.

b) General process:

1. Weighing: If you have already weighed yourself at home, just tell the doctor.

2. Injection of anesthesia: The cat will lose consciousness within 1-3 minutes.

Be sure to let the cat lie on its belly in a normal position, not on its back, and keep its head hanging naturally to avoid retracting the tongue and blocking the throat. Holding her, talking to her gently, and giving her encouragement can reduce her panic and helplessness.

Some cats will struggle before the anesthetic takes effect. Pay attention to protection to avoid falls, bruises or other accidents.

If your cat vomits, don’t be nervous. You can use a cotton swab to clean the cat’s mouth in time and check whether the throat and nasal cavity are unobstructed.

3. Inject antibiotics: When the cat is almost unconscious, the doctor will inject the cat with an injection of antibiotics to prevent postoperative wound infection.

4. Entering the operating room:

It should take 15-30 minutes for a male cat.

The female cat is longer, one reason is that the surgery is complicated, and the other reason is that the wound needs to be bandaged after the surgery. But it should not exceed 50 minutes (it is recommended to consult extensively before surgery and try to find a doctor with good reputation and rich experience to perform the surgery on the cat. You might as well follow the crowd, at least such a doctor will have more surgical opportunities and be more skilled).

·Postoperative care

a) Taking the cat home:

Do not try to take over a cat that has just been operated on from the veterinarian. They are specially trained in the way they hold cats. All you have to do is open the prepared box and let the veterinarian lay the cat flat. Gently cover the cat with a small quilt. Pay attention to keeping your head out of the way to keep the cat breathing smoothly.

Give the cat eye drops promptly, one drop every 2 minutes or so, or extend/shorten the interval depending on the dryness of the cat’s eyeballs.

If you are willing, you can check the cat's mouth, pull out the cat's tongue, and wipe the mucus in the mouth clean. This can keep the cat's mouth half-open to facilitate breathing.

You can also place a small piece of folded towel under the cat's shoulders and let the cat's head hang slightly. This can prevent the mucus (or vomit) in the cat's mouth from flowing into the throat. Obstruction of breathing. This position is called the recovery position.

You can gently hold the cat's paws with your hands. Her paws will be very cold at this time.

Be sure to avoid bumping, shaking and moving the cat without authorization, and try to let the cat sleep for a while under the control of anesthesia. Because it will be very painful after waking up (I personally object to the so-called awakening injection after surgery, which is not good for the cat’s recovery).

b) From postoperative period to recovery:

This stage lasts about 3-5 hours. Depending on the cat’s physical condition, cats in good health will wake up faster. Some cats wake up within an hour after surgery, while others sleep for a full day.

What we can do when the cat is sleeping:

1. Place the cat’s box in a quiet and warm place to avoid sunlight. Stay by your side and don't leave.

2. Keep instilling eye drops and wipe the flowing eye drops with cotton wool.

3. Pay attention to the cat’s breathing, pulse, and body temperature. Once serious abnormalities occur, contact the veterinary hospital promptly (cat's pulse: 160-240 beats/min, body temperature: 38-39, respiration: 20-30 beats/min).

4. Pay attention to heat preservation. If it is a low temperature season, you can put a hot water bag in the cat's box. Pay attention to keeping the room ventilated and dry, but be sure to avoid wind blowing directly on the cat.

c) Within 2 hours after waking up:

1. Premonition of waking up: the limbs occasionally tremble like a dream, the eyeballs begin to move slowly, and the patient slowly tries to close his eyes many times. Once these actions occur, it proves that the cat is about to wake up.

2. Wake up: Some cats will stagger around once they wake up. At this time, the anesthetic has not completely dissipated and the cat is unconscious. Be sure to follow her closely. Take care of the cat to avoid collision injuries and the cat jumping with brute force, especially female cats, which may cause the intra-abdominal ligature to fall off and cause massive bleeding.

Some cats will wake up and fall asleep for a period of time. As long as the body temperature, pulse and breathing are normal, there will be no problem.

The male cat will urinate once after waking up, and the amount is very large. And because of the effect of the anesthetic, he often chooses places where he usually does not urinate to solve the problem, such as on the bed or in the closet. At this time, try not to use intimidation or other methods to stop him. It is best to prevent and provide guidance. Some cats' urine will be bloody and orange-red, which should be normal. Pay close attention to subsequent reactions.

The female cat will resist the gauze dressing after surgery soon after waking up, licking, biting and tearing it. You can use small scissors to slightly cut open the part that seriously hinders the cat's movement to relieve the cat's discomfort. You can consider wearing an Elizabeth collar on the cat, but this method is not advisable for cats with a bad temper and arrogant nature. You should try to keep the cat's mood calm after surgery. You can also consider making cotton surgical gowns for cats to protect the incision. The surgical gown should be breathable and comfortable to avoid inflammation of the incision.

For the female cat after surgery, the most important thing is to ensure that the incision is free from infection, damage and other accidents before the sutures are removed. Be sure not to remove the original dressing of the cat in the hospital without authorization. You can put a homemade surgical gown on the outside for protection.

Since the ovaries, fallopian tubes, kidneys and other organs that need to be removed during the female cat surgery are intertwined, if anything goes wrong during the surgery, the cat will be unable to urinate, and the consequences will be disastrous. So, you can breathe a sigh of relief when your cat can urinate.

d) Postoperative diet:

It is recommended to purchase canned cat formula from the pet hospital, feed the cat for 2 days after the operation, and then slowly switch back to ordinary canned cats and cat food. . Reasons:

1. There are antibiotic ingredients in cans of special postoperative formula, which can prevent postoperative infections. I personally do not recommend the practice of intravenous antibiotic infusion after surgery, as I think it is not very necessary. If cared for properly, cats are not susceptible to infection. In addition to interfering with the cat's own immunity, excessive use of antibiotics will also affect the cat's kidney function, leaving hidden dangers.

2. Especially designed for cats with loss of appetite after surgery, it can stimulate appetite. Because of the side effects of anesthesia and the cat’s physical weakness after surgery, the cat’s appetite will definitely be seriously affected. To induce the cat to eat, the amount should not be too much at one time, just enough for two bites. Heat to body temperature if necessary.

3. It has balanced nutrition and will not cause constipation or diarrhea. For cats after surgery, especially female cats, constipation must be avoided. Cats can easily cause the intra-abdominal ligature to fall off when exerting force.

If you can’t buy canned post-operative formula, you can make your own:

Chicken puree, chicken liver paste, fish paste (beef paste), eggs (chicken liver must not be large in quantity), stir well and stir well. Add any seasonings and steam until cooked. Every time you feed your cat (recommended at least 2 times a day), add 1/6 tablet of Pioneer 6 and 1 tablet of Lactase (the medication can be stopped 3 days after the operation).

Ensure cat food and water are regularly supplied.

·Suture removal

The male cat surgery is a minor surgery outside the body and does not require stitches. It will basically return to normal 2 days after the operation, and there is no problem of suture removal.

The female cat’s sutures should be removed at least 7 days (7-10 days) after surgery. It is best to go to the hospital to have the sutures removed so that the doctor can check the healing of the incision.

If you must remove the cat's sutures at home, prepare the following equipment: alcohol lamp, alcohol (70% medical), the smallest pointed medical scissors, tweezers, cotton swabs, and cotton wool. Specific operations:

The operator washes his hands (use a finger brush to remove hidden dirt in the nails) and wash them 3 times under running water. Soak in Dettol solution (or 84 solution) for 10 minutes, let dry naturally, do not wipe with towel. Don't touch anything with your hands.

1. Ask the assistant to remove the cat’s postoperative clothes.

There should be a stack of rectangular gauze covering the incision and fixed to the cat's abdominal skin with tape (the hair on the cat's abdomen has been removed before surgery, and it will take about a month to fully return to its previous length) time). Carefully remove the piece of gauze, and you can see the cat's incision. Generally, the stitches are made by tying a knot independently, which should be 3-5 stitches. The knot is usually tied to one side.

If you find redness and swelling at the incision edge, secretions leaking out, etc., you should change to: dip a cotton swab in alcohol and gently rub the incision edge 3 times. Rebandage. Contact the hospital for treatment promptly.

2. Dip a cotton swab in alcohol, gently press it on the suture site, wipe it slowly and rub it. Prompt the sutures to separate from the skin.

3. Sterilize the pointed scissors at high temperature on an alcohol lamp. Cut the thread close to the knot. Sterilize the tweezers tips at high temperature over an alcohol lamp. Carefully clamp the knotted area and gently pull the thread out. There should be no bleeding or leakage of secretions. The skin that was tightened during suturing will pop open slightly, revealing the suture edge with a bloody scab. Then dip a cotton swab in alcohol and gently wipe the wound, especially the thread hole. The movements must be gentle. For the next 2 days, wipe the wound with alcohol swabs 3 times a day.