I am afraid to spay my cat.?

Question

I have a male cat that is about 16 months old and he has been neutered since he was 6 months old and has all his shots. My female cat is about 9 months old, she has all her shots and the vet asked me about getting her spayed. To me it is like a real surgery and i don't know if i want her to go through that. Both of my cats are indoor cats and since Jack is neutered, is there any need to get Jill spayed?

Answer 1

I was the exact same way and then I had to because of the peeing in the house plus my cat already been accidently pregnant and i kept two of the boys so it had to be done.Its actually gives your cat a longer life span,but she will gain alot of weight but its better then having a cat that ways 2Lbs.Female cats that aren't spayed will end up being really skinny and don't eat very well.My other cat is getting spayed on Monday.All you have to do is keep your cat away from the male for a week so she heal properly and recuperate.then after about a week she'll be fine.And to prepare you she will have no fur on her belly,it'll grow back fully after a month.

TIP:Make sure she doesn't chew on her stetches and give her lots of affection,it will be tramatic somewhat.

Answer 2

A female cat absolutely should be spayed. First of all if you don't, she will go into heat every few months and absolutely drive everyone crazy with her catawalling. She will try to get out every time you open the door and trust me, you will not have a peaceful moment and even less sleep. More important though is there are conditions which can develop with an unspayed cat, infections of the uterus various other things you don't want her to suffer through.

Good for you for keeping your cats indoors. They live longer, happier lives than cats allowed outdoors.

The spaying should be done now, its the ideal time which is why your vet suggested it. It really is necessary and you will be doing her a favor. Don't worry, she will be drowsy for a day or two and then back to normal. It's kinda like your mother taking you to the hospital to have your tonsils out because she knows that further down the line you are going to have problems with them if she doesn't. Good luck.

Answer 3

I understand your concern, and logic, since your kitties do not go outside. Unspayed female cats will drive you nuts when they go into heat, however. They won't bleed like dogs do, but will meow/yowl incessantly very loudly, roll around on the floor, and try to get out if they can tell there are other male cats outside. And believe me, other male cats outside WILL be able to tell you have a kitty in heat inside the house, even though she doesn't come out. And if she does get out, a female cat in heat is EXTREMELY hard to catch.

I would suggest you strongly consider getting your female kitty spayed anyways, just in case. It will be better for her in the long run, and she will make a much more pleasant pet. If you are concerned about the trauma from the surgery, then DON'T let the vet talk you into getting her a bunch of shots at the same time. Vaccines are also traumatic on an animal, and that will wipe out their energy even more if you do it all at once.

Answer 4

An unspayed female is at increased risk of womb infections which will require emergency hysterectomy in order to save her life. They are also at greater risk of mammary cancer.

When she is in heat, she will call incessantly for a mate and will try every trick in the book to get outside and find one. Unspayed females may also be more inclined to scent mark territory too. Did you know that it's not just male cats who spray? Once started, this can be a difficult behavioural problem to resolve.

Neutering and spaying are now understood to be the main contributors in extending a cat's lifespan because of the health protection that it offers them.

The surgery is a routine operation that your vet will have already performed many times. Pre-surgery health checks will be carried out to ensure that she is fit for surgery. Most cats are allowed home the same day as surgery, though some vets prefer to keep cats overnight. If you bring her home on the day of surgery, she will be a little woozy. Put her in a nice quiet, warm spot away from your other cat, where she can sleep off the effects of the anaesthetic. She might not feel like eating, but offer her a little food and definitely make sure that she has water available. In a day or so, she will be feeling back to normal.

Honestly, it really is one of the best things you can do for your cat's health.

Answer 5

She will still be the same kitty.. if you love this cat sooooo much help her out by fixing her. The surgery is an ovario hysterectomy. The vet removes the ovaries, uterus, and tubes. It takes about 15 minues or less for the ENTIRE procedure. You cannot leave the ovaries in because this will cause the cat to still have hormones and still go into heat even tho she cannot get pregnant. these hormones cause the cat to develop cancerous mammary tumors when they are older. the 15 minute surgery is FAR better then her being in and out of heat cycles every month and having TONS of babies her ENTIRE life. You are right tho.. spaying is not necessary.. but if a cat is NOT spayed they are prone to being pregnant and becoming a baby factory which is unhealthy for so many reasons, they will get mammary tumors which are cancerous which is life threatening and then will need surgery to remove the cancer so you might as well spay her in the first place, they are insane when they are in heat.. trying to escape to find a mate, yowling.. biting.. attacking..if they do get out and mate they are at risk to get feline leukemia and fiv which will be passed on to the kittens IF they survive. look up information on consequenses of NOT spaying a cat.. it isnt pretty.. the health risk for you beloved kitty is far worse if you do not spay

Answer 6

Yes you should get her spayed, She could get out. And she will still go in to heat. A female cats heat can get to the point where they are almost always in heat and that can kill them.For the health of your cat if you are not going to breed her you really should have her fixed. Spaying is safe And it is no more a real surgery than neutering your male cat was. If you have concerns talk to your vet about them.

Answer 7

Well, I imagine you might change your mind after Jill starts going in and out of heat, which cats do. She is more prone to have mammary cancer if you don't have her spayed. Yes, It is a real surgery, having her spayed. Talk with your vet until you feel better about having the surgery. It is something that you need to do.

Answer 8

You do not want to go through having a cat in heat. It's just awful. Also, despite your best efforts, it is always a possibility that a cat might slip outside. It would most likely happen when she was in heat because she would be looking for an eligible male. And there would be plenty of males around. You'll all be better off if you go ahead and get her spayed.

Answer 9

We had out cat spayed when she was six months. The vet said if we didn't it would go into heat once a month or so....I have heard it could be less often. (depends on the cat) I have heard on here that some cats actually bleed! I don't know if that is true. (I mean like a period or something)

Answer 10

You should always spay and neuter your pets whether or not they are indoor or outdoor, if she did get out, should could come back pregers, and that would add to the already high cat population. plus a female cat in heat is not a fun thing! there are special surgeries that the vet can perform that will make it less invasive and less painful. please get your cat fixed! i work at a cat shelter and there are way to many cats out there! best of luck!