I am planning a sterilization procedure for my 1 year-old female cat. But when talked to several vets, they gave me conflicting answers. Some told, even if we sterilized our cat she can continue having same mating attacks, like meowing all the time or crawling on floor and suffering diarrhoea because 20% of hormones are controlled by brain rather than the ovarium. But some told, she will never have those things again due to the operation! I do not my cat suffer again after the operation but now I am frustrated? what should I do? and whom should I trust?
2007-06-06 22:35:03 · 25 answers · asked by lovekitties 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Most everyone gave you great advice...I am impressed with all the informative answers...Maybe this world is finally becoming responsible toward their animal friends...YES spay the cat...You wont be sorry and it is the responsible thus loving thing to do...
2007-06-11 03:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by Pikabo. W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work with a feline rescue group. Over the last 10 years I have had over 50 cats spayed and staying in my home for various lengths of time. I have 2 here that have lived here for over 2 years. (We keep a maximum of 8 cats in the house at a time) and my partner has even more in her records. We have NEVER had a spayed animal continue a heat cycle.
I also work for a low cost spay/neuter clinic. We operate on over 5000 animals each year. If an animal who has been spayed shows signs of "being in heat" she should be taken to a vet immediately. What this means is that some portion of the ovaries was missed during her surgery and she needs to be spayed again. If there is a vet that expects this to happen, then stay away from that vet. It's a sign that they are sloppy in their surgeries.
Also, remember that a first litter can triple a female cat's risk for masticular cancer and every litter that she has will take about a year off of her life. Animals that actively breed tend to live far shorter lives than those that are spayed.
2007-06-06 23:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I may not be able to persuade you in either direction, however I had a female cat and this was my experience. She became so overwhelming affectionate, did not meow all the time or experience the things you mentioned. As a matter of absolute fact, this cat was the most affectionate cat I have ever had. I have had 7 cats over time and this one was one of the best.
I am not an expert, but one with experience. My cat was calm, never had an adverse reaction and was a pleasure to have with me. If you do not sterilize this cat, you will definitely have more problems than if you would if you didn't. Talk about crying and spraying, this is what you will have to deal with if you do not.
Bob Barker is not wrong. You must go through with the operation. It is better for you and better for the cat. She will be more loving and calm than if you do not. The operation is painless to the cat and you will be glad that you had this procedure done, than if you do not. She will be miserable for the rest of her life if you do not do this.
2007-06-06 22:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had my 1 1/2 year old cat spayed about 6 weeks ago. (Her previous owner couldn't afford to have her spayed) She is having a "false heat" right now and it's awful - shrieking, trying to get outside, driving my other 2 cats insane.
My vet said it's a false heat probably caused by leaving an ovary or some ovarian tissue behind. The only way to correct the problem is surgery. Again.
I'm extremely upset about this but I'd still always get my cats spayed/neutered. When the procedure is performed correctly it gives them a better quality of life.
2007-06-12 11:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She might occassionally meow as if she is in heat, especially since she is already a year old (one of my cats continued to go through the howling phases after being spayed)... but she will be much better off if you get her spayed because it will help keep male cats away from your home which can bring diseases for your cat, and it will prevent a litter of kittens that might have hard time finding a home! She will forget about the pain from after the surgery after a couple days, she might not even feel it because you can get her some nifty pain meds :-).
2007-06-06 22:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by Susan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should trust all the people answering your question!
It is not a major operation and she will only experience some discomfort for a couple of days. I have lost count of the number of cats I've had sterilised including pregnant queens and mothers with young (weened) kittens. None of them have had phantom seasons and all became calmer and more loving.
I don't like taking them for the operation but I know it is for the best and they forgive you! Trust me, just get it over and done with. Once the fur has grown back and the stitches are out you will forget all about it.
2007-06-06 23:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by Martin D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A one year old cat once spayed almost always will not have the "heat". Also your cat will live longer.
Your cat should not have diarrhea, this is a sign of sickness or a digestive problem. The vet that told you that diarrhea has anything to do with the breeding process needs to be shut down.
Anyway no matter whom you believe it would be common sense to spay your cat. If you don't she will want out to breed with a Tom and then you'll have kittens. If you don't spay her your being irresponsible.
2007-06-06 22:47:27 · answer #7 · answered by Cammy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2 spayed females and neutered males and after their surgeries I never saw anything like that again. Some cats may be different but I've never heard of such. Have the spay done. It's in her best interest.
2007-06-06 22:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for me. I love mutts - I would hate to find that the only "legal" dogs would be those who fall under a certain breed. I also think this would greately benefit the AKC/UKC, and breeders as a whole. While pushing out BYB, you've still got pet stores to work with, and dogs that pass, but are less than perfect. Who is going to set the standard for healthy attributes? Who determines if the size is correct, if the joint health is good enough? I think there should be better ways to inforce proper breeding rather than allowing only AKC recognized breeds.
2016-05-18 22:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have had plenty of cats of all ages spayed. The Tom's sometimes still fight but the Queens are way different. Only one has ever wailed a couple of times and that not for long or loud. They have all seemed happier and more relaxed.
I would go for it.
2007-06-06 22:45:45 · answer #10 · answered by Christine H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋