I might get my cat fixed, but does it hurt? HELP!?

Question

I want to get her fixed, but what exactly do they do???

Answer 1

Emma, you absolutely need to get you cat fixed. If your cat is a female she will go into heat not come out until she gets "some". She will either drive you nuts or she will be popping out kittens every few months. Male cats need to be fixed to because they will run away and spray around the house. They become very effective escape artists I assure you.

Spaying or Neutering, if done by a reputable vet is quick and free from complications for you kitty. You can even get the doctor to prescribe pain madication that you can administer for a few days after surgery.

As for what they do is they remove the sexual glands. i.e, in a femal they remove the uterus and ovaries in a male they remove the testes. It sounds a lot worse than it really is. Once they have healed, you won't even be able to tell they have been fixed. If you have any more question or need to get a reduced price spay/neuter you can contact SNAP (Spay and Neuter Assistance Program)

Answer 2

NEUTERING YOUR CAT
Neutering is routine operation performed by the veterinarian to remove the cat's sex organs. This procedure makes your cat unable to reproduce and stops the production of hormones that are responsible for the cat's sexual behavior. Unless you plan to breed your cat, deciding whether to neuter or not is one of the most important decisions a new cat owner will have to face. The procedure for males cat's is called castration and for females, spaying.

A queen can produce up to four litters a year which means about twelve kittens must be found homes, are abandoned or put to sleep. There is no way of knowing how many females a male cat can sire. Given enough mates, the amount could run into the hundreds. Neutering is the surest way of preventing these unwanted pregnancies.
Another problem owners may run into is the behavior of the cat who is not neutered. The females when in season, a more common term is "in heat", they become restless and very vocal especially Siamese cats. If they get frustrated enough because they are not let outside, they may spray urine not to mention the fact that every tom (male cat) in the neighborhood will come calling. A couple of alternatives for females are artificial induction of ovulation or the use of birth control pills may reduce these signs. Male cats tend to spray urine which has a very unpleasant smell. They wander and may become involved in more fights with other cats, perhaps over a queen in heat or because they tend to wander more away from home, become involved in an accident of some sort.

Neutering makes your cat more calm and affectionate. They take more interest in their owners, may become more people oriented unless the cat was not very social with people to begin with. According to statistics, male cats who are neutered tend to live longer than male cats who are not neutered.

When to neuter your cat
It is best to check with your veterinarian but usually some vets will recommend that the procedure be done when the cat is about six months old before the cat reaches sexual maturity. This may vary. Some cats will not reach that point until a few month later. In some cases, neutering must be done because of a medical condition caused by hormonal disorders or diseases of the reproductive system.

Castration of the Male Cat and Spaying of the Female









Image 1: Reproductive organs of a male cat who
has not yet been castrated.

a: testicles are inside the scrotal sac (b)
b: scrotal sac
c: spermatic cord (vas deferens)
e: penis

Image 2: Reproductive Organs of a male cat who
has been castrated. Part of the spermatic cord
and both testicles are removed.

The Operation
The vet makes a tiny incision at the base of the
scrotal sac (b). Once the spermatic cord (c) is
cut and tied, the testicles (a) are removed.
The scrotal sac (b) will eventually recede.













Image 1:Reproductive organs of a female cat
who has not been spayed.

a: ovaries
b: fallopian tubes
c: uterus



Image 2: Reproductive organs of a female cat
who has been spayed. The ovaries, fallopian
tunes and uterus are removed.

The Operation
The vet will make an incision around the midline
of the abdomen and remove the organs.

sorry but the images cant be seen. and I guess they put the cat to sleep

Answer 3

Spaying a cat can seem scary, but it is very necessary. For a female its a complete hysterectomy usually. This is why it is necessary. The pet population must be controlled and everyone should do their part. It gets quite irritating to have a female that goes into heat for weeks at a time, not to mention the random urinating problem that occurs with any cat that isn't neutered or spayed.
Also female cats who aren't spayed have high risks of forming cancers in the reproductive areas.
Try to tell yourself that its necessary for the health of your cat and your sanity. As well, look at it as you only have to do it once and its over with. Now, yes they could be sore the first couple days when the return home, but keep them away from other pets and kids, make them a special private nest so they can heal uninterrupted. Try not to have anything they would need or want in any area when they would have to jump up. Place food and the litter box near by so she won't have to move around too much. Before you know it, your kitty will be as good as new.

Answer 4

To get an animal spayed, they are put under general anestesia. Then their stomach is shaved in the area of the surgery. The vet makes an incision and removes the animals uterus and ties off any remaining blood vessels. Then they close back up the site and monitor them while the anesthesia wears off. Most vets either require pain meds or give the owners the option of buying pain meds. It is painful so ask for meds if they aren't figured into the cost already. Trust me that getting her fixed now will be less expensive than her having litters of kittens and possibly, if something goes wrong with delivery, a c-section to get her kittens out. And c-sections and delivery probably have just as much pain, but at least the vet can give her something if she is sapyed. The procedure of spaying is a fairly routine surgery and your cat will be in good hands. good luck

Also if you are worried about the surgery you can ask and see if (usually for a charge) your animal can be monitored by machines during the surgery (vital scan). Some vets have this option.

Answer 5

It's a minor operation, they use anesthesia, and it's well worth any small pain they experience. I've had two cats go through it recently, and one had difficulty with the anesthesia, could barely move for hours after the surgery, but was fine when it finally wore off. The other had no such problems. Both were jumping (carefully) within 2 days. The younger the cat, the easier the recovery. Just do it!

Answer 6

It's surgery, there will be some pain but your vet does hundreds of these procedures a year they know how to manage the pain. Your vet will advise you that the key to the proper time for fixing an animal is based more on weight and health than age. Most vets say that 3lbs or more is the ideal weight.

Answer 7

I have 7 cats and all but one is fixed and he will be done as soon as he turns 6months old, My females seemed to have no problems after being spayed they laid around for a couple of days and then after that they were back to normal. it also stops them from spraying your furniture and anything else that they can hit. Unless you want kittens i srongly suggest getting her fixed when they are going thru there heat season its very upsetting for them and for you they are really noisy and very irrtiable until its over and until they are fixed they will come back into season every 8 weeks its not very fun to deal with for them or you,

Answer 8

Animals and children usually recover from surgery better than older humans do. They do not have the emotional baggage of fear that we carry. Any surgery can be "painful". Your cat will be given medication from the vet and feel better as each day passes following surgery.

Female cats who are not spayed, have even one heat cycle or one litter of kittens, are highly prone to developing mammary cancer later in their lives. That can require a bilateral mastectomy up and down both sides of her body, with follow-up chemotherapy to try and save her life. Believe me that is much more painful than having the spay surgery now when she is young.

Answer 9

They'll put her under anesthesia, and surgically remove her uterus and ovaries. She may be sore for a couple of days, and you may have to bring her back to get either stitches or staples removed. In the long run, it's the best thing to do....that way you're not over run with kittens. A cat can get pregnant while she's still nursing other kittens....it's becomes a cycle. Think about this.....best of luck to you.

Answer 10

It is a very minor surgery. However as with any surgery there is a very small risk. Don't be afraid to have this done to your cat. She (he) will be a much better animal after having it done, and you will be happy that you did. The advantages of it outweigh the disadvantages by FAR!!!