There is a slogan abroad about pet cat sterilization called "If you love it, do it for it." In China, especially in big cities, there are many parents who sterilize cats, and even sterilize stray cats. Of course, different parents consider different angles. Some want to make the kittens behave better, while others are afraid of trouble..., cat sterilization, do you have these concerns?
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Concern 1: Sterilization surgery is a major surgery, which requires a long time to take care of, right? But what should I do if I don’t have time?
In fact, for experienced pet doctors, sterilization surgery is just a general surgery. The entire process of male cat sterilization surgery only takes 15 to 20 minutes, and the female cat only takes one hour and can be discharged from the hospital after the operation. The cat may walk and stumble while not waking up due to anesthesia on the day of the operation, but this situation usually disappears after more than ten hours, the male cat can recover from the spirit and appetite on the same day, and the female cat will recover from the wound slowly, and it will take 2 to 3 days to recover. The stitches can be removed after 7 to 8 days, and the stitches will be completely recovered. Therefore, as the owner, you only need 3 days to monitor your cat for sterilization and take care of your cat for self-care. Taking a cat on a long vacation is a good choice.
Concern 2: I heard that cats die due to sterilization. Is it very risky?
The surgical risk of cats sterilization mainly comes from anesthesia risks. If the anesthetic dosage is used improperly or the use of poor quality anesthetics will definitely bring health hazards to the cats and even life dangers. Therefore, you must choose a hospital with a good reputation. At the same time, don’t be stingy with the money for anesthetics and choose imported anesthetics or safer anesthetic methods. Imported anesthetics are generally 100 yuan per pill, while domestic anesthetics are only 5 to 20 yuan per pill. So some people will choose domestic anesthetics for the sake of cheapness, but the safety of domestic anesthetics is much worse and it is easy to have anesthetic risks.
Concern 3: Cats will gain weight after sterilization surgery, will it be unhealthy?
No scientific survey data shows that sterilization will make cats fat. The main reason why sterilized cats become fat is that they eat too much and lack exercise due to being more at home. Therefore, maintaining a normal living state after sterilization, a reasonable diet and moderate exercise will make it healthier. In addition, many well-known cat food brands have also launched sterilized cat foods, providing the most balanced nutrition for the survival status of sterilized cats. Therefore, as long as you take proper care, sterilized cats can avoid gaining weight.
Concern 4: I am worried that sterilization surgery will change the cat's personality.
sterilization surgery will only make the cat's personality better after sterilization. In addition to effectively controlling inappropriate behaviors (such as using urine to divide the territory, howling all night, etc.), sterilized cats have no sense of territory, have a gentler personality, and are closer to their owners. My Qiaoqiao didn't like to be hugged before sterilization, and she seldom took the initiative to approach people. However, after sterilization, her personality became very good and often stuck to me to be hugged. Therefore, sterilization is beneficial to the change of cat's personality.
Concern 5: After sterilization, cats cannot get along with other cats.
After sterilization, cats will get rid of the irritability and tension in estrus, restore their previous peaceful personality, and be more likely to get along with each other in a friendly manner. As the territory awareness becomes weak, there will be fewer fights. Therefore, they will get along better with other cats instead of being unable to get along with them.