Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast tumours, which are malignant or cancerous in about 50% of dogs and 90% of cats. Spaying your cat/dog before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. Neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer and some prostate problems.
At what age can I have my companion animal neutered?
Cats can be neutered at the age of 4 months and at least 2.5 kg. Dogs can be neutered at the age of 6 months. For male companions, they can be castrated when both of the balls have fully descended but if they reach 6 months and both of their balls have not yet fully descended it’s more likely to be inguinal or abdominal.
How can I prepare my cat/dog for their kapon appointment?
Two weeks before your companion animal’s spay/neuter appointment, it would be best to monitor their health and behavior. Things to watch out for are eye and nose discharge, sneezing, coughing, stool, and urination. If your companion animal has any prior illness or is recovering from a recent illness it would be best to have their blood test done before their surgery.
What if my companion animal just gave birth?
For newly birthed mothers it is best to wait 1 to 2 months or until she stops nursing her kittens/puppies. The birthing process left her uterus fragile.
Requirements for Spay and Neuter Surgery
Your cat/dog should be 100% healthy and have up to date vaccination. If your cat/dog is 2 years old below we require them to have their CBC taken to ensure that they are fit to undergo surgery. If they are 3 years old above or had a previous illness we require CBC and blood chemistry. You can get a Bloodtest at another clinic near you 1 to 2 days before the event. CBC and Blood Chemistry results are only valid for 2 to 3 days.
If your pet’s blood work returns with abnormalities, their spay/neuter surgery will be cancelled.
Things to bring on your appointment date
Why do I need to fast my cat/dog for 6 to 8 hours?
Companion animals must be fasted prior to surgery to prevent them from vomiting. Also, the effect of the anaesthesia will be decreased when a patient has a full stomach.
Cages and Carriers
Please use proper cages and carriers when transporting your companion animal/s from your home to the clinic. Travel itself is stressful for them so it’s best to make their carriers as comfortable as possible. Please avoid using boxes and large containers with few holes.
Can I put my cats/dogs in the same cage after kapon?
It would be best to separate them to prevent them from licking each other’s wounds that might cause their stitches to come off and re-open.
How long is my cat/dog going to be unsteady after the surgery?
Your cat/dog may remain unsteady or groggy for about 2 to 6 hours after administering the general anaesthesia. Cage rest is recommended to prevent them from walking and falling over and also from running and jumping that can cause their wounds to re-open.
How can I take care of my cat/dog after surgery?
It is recommended to place an Elizabeth Collar around their neck to prevent them from licking and biting their wounds which might also cause their wounds to re-open.
If you did not get the injectable antibiotic for your cat you will have to give him oral medication twice a day for 7 days after the surgery. Medication will be prescribed upon pick up along with the aftercare and guidelines.
Wound care is simple, you don’t have to put anything on their wound to help it heal faster.
Vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, and trouble urinating and defecating
These are normal for 2-3 days after the surgery. If all these continue for more than two days it would be best to bring them to our clinic right away.
Urine retention is normal and is usually a sign of pain along with constipation.
What if my companion animal’s wound starts to swell?
If swelling and any kind of discharge is visible it would be best to bring your cat/dog back to our clinic for observation and assessment.
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