my cat "Monoxide" is gettign fixed as we speak. she is 2 years old. im afraid if her personality will change.
2006-10-05 05:46:28 · 17 answers · asked by beth 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Not really their personality remains the same, but you will see some "bad mood", the next 5 to 10 days, she will be feeling not fine...
Then mood starts relaxing...
2006-10-05 05:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is absolutely no benefit to pets physically or emotionally in having one litter prior to surgery.
Neutering or spaying will not make pets fat and lazy – this is caused by overfeeding and lack of exercise.
Health/Behavioral Advantages – Spaying
Reduces risk of mammary cancer.
Eliminates risk of uterine cancer.
Eliminates the risk of pyometra – a serious disease involving production of pus in the uterus.
Eliminates annoying behaviors associated with going into ‘heat’.
Less likely to spray in house and urine odor greatly reduced.
You did the right thing. She may be 'angry' for a few days, this is mostly associated with her way of dealing with any discomfort. This is why they frequently are not sent home with pain meds - so they can feel uncomfortable and know their limitations. Sound mean? Nah - cats and dogs are tough cookies and this just lets them know that jumping on your bed can hurt them more if they try this before they are healed.
Give Monoxide lots of love and attention, but let her be alone if she wants and you may want to confine her to a small room so she doesn't jump or run until she is healed.
Good Job on the decision to spay - woo-hoo!!
BTW - she will need to be fed differently, talk with your vet. Now that she does not have those hormones, it does effect that part of her differently and she should have like an indoor formula or less active formula, depending. Talk with the vet.
2006-10-05 05:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are a little like people in that they have differing personalities to begin with. My cat was about the same age when she got fixed. She stills is the loving thing she was before. The only change is she doesn't like to step foot outside anymore, it makes her very nervous and she is a little lazier, gaining a little weight. Other than that, she still smacks the newspaper down when you are trying to read it. Still jumps on the computer keys when you are trying to type. And still demands attention (when she wants it), and still loves to be scratched behind the ears and curl up in your lap and watch TV. OK, my cat stayed with my roommate when I moved in with my husband who is allergic. Now, I miss my little Libby.
2006-10-05 05:51:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have had her around for two years and gone through heat cycles with her I would say you would see a change. Probably for the better. She should become more relaxed as a result of having those hormones removed from her body. The effect may take a few weeks to kick in.
2006-10-05 05:49:25 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but not drastically. At first she will want to be alone and in a quiet place, when she is all the way healed she might not be as playful. My cat was like that but it wasn't a lot. Eventually she will come around but not all the way back to normal, i would say about 95% back to the way she was. When it's a male cat than yes they tend to become lazy and eat more...hope this helps
2006-10-05 05:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by wendy a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most female cats personalities change for the better. When she gets home she will probably be tired and in need of extra attention. I noticed after getting my female fixed, she became extremely affectionate and talkative.
2006-10-05 05:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by Languastina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No my cats have done quite well after they have been spayed and their personalities never changed. They were may be quieter for a day or two but that is all.
2006-10-05 05:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by nguler_rn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. She'll be the same. She'll be sore and tired for a couple of days, but then back to normal.
The one thing different she won't want out so much (at least mine didn't). Attitude and affection will be the same, though.
2006-10-05 05:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there personalities change very little in my view. I've had cats my whole life.
2006-10-05 05:48:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't effect her at all, though she may not feel good for a bit. If anything, little critters who have been fixed tend to become more affectionate.
2006-10-05 05:54:31 · answer #10 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋