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Castration Kotov is one of the most common veterinary procedures that raises many questions among pets owners. What is this operation? Why conduct it? What risks and advantages does it carry? How to prepare and care for a pet after it? We understand the material.
Castration of cats is ..?
Castration of a cat is a surgical operation to remove the testes (testicula), performed under general anesthesia. After the procedure, the animal loses its ability to reproduce and decreases the level of sex hormones, primarily testosterone.
It is important not to confuse castration with sterilization: the latter is more often applied to cats and may assume the dressing of fallopian tubes, but not removing the reproductive organs. Cotons use exclusively castration, as it is more effective and safe in the long run.
Why castrate a cat?
The reasons why the owners decide on castration can be conditionally divided into medical, behavioral and social:
Prevention of undesirable behavior
- Tags of the territory (sharp, persistent smell of urine)
- Aggression, fights with other cats
- Anxiety, constant attempts to run away in search of a female
- Night meowing, especially during sexual hunting
Prevention of diseases
- Less risk of developing tumors of testes, prostate, anal glands
- The likelihood of infection with viruses transmitted during sexual contact and fights is reduced (for example, cat immunodeficiency virus)
Social and zoo protection reasons
- Decrease in the number of homeless animals
- Reducing stray aggressive cats on the street
Is this a mandatory procedure?
Castration is not mandatory in accordance with the law, but veterinarians and zoostal organizations strongly recommend it for home non -leading cats. If you do not plan to use an animal for professional breeding with controlled genealogy, castration is considered a humane and responsible choice.
At what age is it better to castrate a cat?
The optimal quarrel age is from 6 to 9 months. This is the period before final puberty, when the operation is easier to tolerate and prevents the consolidation of undesirable behavior. In some cases, castration is carried out earlier (from 4 months), especially if it is recommended by the veterinarian.
For adults and elderly cats, the operation is also possible, but may require more thorough preparation and examination.
Indications and contraindications
Indications:
- puberty without breeding plans
- aggressive or hiding behavior
- Prostate hyperplasia, cryptorchidism
- Prevention of hormone -dependent diseases
Contraindications:
- age less than 3-4 months (too small body weight and anesthesia load)
- severe chronic diseases of the heart, kidneys, liver
- Infectious diseases in the aggravation stage
- exhaustion or shortage of mass
Before the operation, an inspection is necessarily carried out, and in some cases — blood tests, ECG or ultrasound.
Features of the procedure
Castration is carried out on an outpatient basis and takes 10-30 minutes. The main stages:
- The introduction of a cat into general anesthesia
- Operating field processing
- Removal of testes through small incisions
- RAS processing (more often without seams or with self -condescending threads)
- ASSISION IS AND OUTSIONS
Modern drugs provide rapid awakening and minimal side effects. The cat usually can go home on the same day.
Possible risks and consequences
Although the operation is considered routine, like any surgical intervention, it carries certain risks:
Possible complications:
- Side effects of anesthesia (rarely — anaphylaxia, respiratory depression)
- bleeding, swelling of the scrotum
- wound infection in case of hygiene disorders
- behavioral changes (rarely — lethargy, loss of activity)
Possible long -term consequences:
- a tendency to weight gain
- increased risk of ICD (urolithiasis) with an unbalanced diet
- Slow down metabolism
Most of these consequences are easily controlled by proper nutrition, care and attention to the activity of the animal.
Who carries out castration and how to choose a clinic?
Castration should be carried out by a licensed veterinarian in sterile conditions. Clinic selection criteria:
- the presence of a license, diplomas and certificates
- Positive reviews of other owners
- Modern equipment and drugs
- The readiness of the clinic for anesthetic monitoring
- the presence of a hospital in case of complications
Do not chase at the minimum price — safety and health are more important than saving.
Preparation for castration
Before the operation is necessary:
- For 8-12 hours, do not feed the cat (in order to avoid vomiting under anesthesia)
- In 2-3 hours, limit access to water
- consult a consultation and, if necessary, the test of tests
- provide a calm place to restore the house
If the animal is prone to stress, discuss sedatives with a doctor.
Care after castration
After the operation, it is important to ensure calm and safety within 3-5 days:
Main recommendations:
- keep a cat in a warm, quiet room
- avoid jumping and active games
- observe the condition of the seam: are there any swelling, redness, pus
- use a protective collar if the cat tries to lick the wound
- monitor appetite and urination
Feeding:
The first day is light food, then the transition to the diet with a note “for castrated cats”. This will help to avoid obesity and problems with the urinary system.
If within 48 hours there are:
- Refusal of food and water
- vomit
- Blood from the wound
- Apathy and weakness
— Be sure to contact the veterinarian.
According to experts, the castration of the cat in general is a simple, safe and ethical procedure that helps to improve the quality of life of the pet and avoid many problems in the future. In competent preparation and postoperative care, risks are minimized, and the advantages are obvious.
Caring for the health of the animal is primarily the responsibility of the owner. And castration is one of the important steps in ensuring the prosperous and calm life of your cat.
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