i got a kitten i dont what her have babys it will hurt her
should i get her fixed
2007-03-19 18:59:03 · 14 answers · asked by nickky 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Most definetly, she is of the right age. The sooner you get it done, the better for the cat in the long run.
2007-03-19 19:03:21 · answer #1 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly,The best age to spay your dog or cat is under debate but most veterinarians agree that the surgery should be preformed before the first heat cycle. Generally the age of the pet will be between 4 - 6 months of age. If the surgery is preformed before the first heat the chances of later developing mammary tumors, or breast cancer, are eliminated and if the surgery is performed before the second heat the chances of later developing mammary tumors are greatly reduced.
If your dog or cat was used for breeding purposes and has gone through numerous heat cycles don't think that there are not any health benefits to spaying your pet. Dogs and cats can develop an infection in their uterus called a pyometra that is life threatening, and in many cases requires emergency surgery to remove the infected uterus. If you spay your pet the risk of developing a pyometra is eliminated.
Early dog and cat spay/neuter surgeries:
Many veterinarians have started to perform spay and neuter surgeries on pets as young as 6 - 8 weeks of age. These surgeries have been performed on young puppies and kittens for many years without any health problems developing later in life. Usually early spay/ neuter programs are used for the Humane Society and rescue groups so that pets can go to their new homes already altered.
Dog and cat spay surgery:
The surgery should be performed with sterile instruments and with a sterile field. If the procedure is performed sterilely then the risk of infection is decreased. Your pet will be intubated and under general anesthesia throughout the procedure. During the dog or cat spay surgery an incision is made in the abdomen and the ovaries and uterus are removed, the blood supply tied off. The incision is then sutured closed.
Risks involved:
The dog/cat spay surgery should not be considered a routine surgery just because it is performed daily in most animal hospitals, there are risks involved during any surgery. The risks of the surgery, and the price, go up if the animal is overweight, in heat or pregnant. If the animal is in heat or pregnant there is more blood supply to the uterus therefore increasing the risk of the pet bleeding out, and the surgery is messier. Most veterinarians prefer not to perform this surgery on in heat pets, and some will refuse.
2007-03-20 11:40:46 · answer #2 · answered by pippen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. In Australia, the animal welfare groups desex kittens as young as 8 weeks as long as they're over 1kg. Some vets do it but it's slow to catch on with them and most won't do it until 16 weeks.
The normal age for a female in the past has been 6 months so she's absolutely fine to be done. It will hurt her, but no more than having kittens would or if she got a uterine infection (pyometra) or needed a c-section because she's not speyed. When you book, ask the vet to make sure pain relief is included, some vets do it and it's just included in their price, others you will need to ask for painkillers, they don't really need them but if you're worried she might be in pain, then demand them for your own peace of mind. Usually only one dose will last them for days and will see her through the pain.
2007-03-19 21:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by Cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get her fixed around 6 months old. My vet also said that if she is more than 4LBS you can get it done as well. It will hurt her for a couple of days when you do get her fixed, but it's for the better since you don't want her having kittens.
2007-03-20 04:45:58 · answer #4 · answered by Jaime A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! It is the best thing you can do for the future health of you animal, not only does it prevent pregnancy but also several other health problems like some cancers. Puppys and kittens can be spayed as early as 2 months and the sooner the better. If you have any other questions e-mail me.
2007-03-19 19:08:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mackenzie J R 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. The earlier the better, because it will take longer for the cat to recover the older it gets. My cat Coco was desexed at 3 months and she was almost fully healed a week after the surgery.
2007-03-19 20:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by rach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Seven months would be a real good time to have her fixed. Theres more to her being in heat than babies. There's the other cats, theres the period blood, theres her not feeling well at all etc.
2007-03-19 19:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its up to you weather to get her fixed or not. if you dont want her to have any kittens then you probably should. its ok for an animal to be fixed no matter what their age is.
2007-03-19 19:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be fixed at 7 months. You should go ahead and get it done.
2007-03-19 19:35:43 · answer #9 · answered by bratty brat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a 7-month old cat has already reached maturity.
2007-03-19 20:24:59 · answer #10 · answered by m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋