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12-08-2007, 08:24 PM   #1

What to expect when he is neutered?


I have always got my cats from the RSPCA AFTER they've been neutered so don't know what to expect when Scrabble goes in a few weeks time.

Will he have to stay at the vets for any period of time or do I stay with him while it's being done?

What will he be like after the op?

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12-08-2007, 08:50 PM   #2

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


I was wondering the same as well. I know somebody who might take on an older kitten and is willing to pay for his neutering and injections as well. He would even put his own cats into a cattery will the little man recupriates.

jane



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12-08-2007, 08:55 PM   #3

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


There is no recuperation period! All of mine have been absolutely normal when coming home. They dont stitch now, the cut is very small, apart from a bit of tiredness from the anesthetic they should be fine.
dawn.



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12-08-2007, 09:02 PM   #4

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


Sarah, Usually you would have to take him to the vets at about 8am (having starved him the night before) and leave him there for the op. You should be able to go back and get him later that same afternoon.

As Dawn says, there is no recovery period. De-sexing a male cat is very easy compared to a female. There will only be a small wound and no stitches.

He should be back to normal within a few hours.
x



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12-08-2007, 09:05 PM   #5

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


Oh that's wonderful thank you so much for the reassurance and advice I am feeling better about it now!



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12-08-2007, 09:11 PM   #6

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


He his an out door cat when will he be able to go out.

jane



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12-08-2007, 09:28 PM   #7

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


He might be a bit groggy after the anaesthetic so not outside at all the afternoon of the op. . Mine were indoor cats so never faced that problem, but I'd probably keep him in for at least one day; it's a very simple operation, but I tend to worry .....



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12-08-2007, 09:49 PM   #8

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


All advice you have been given already is excellant. I'd be inclined to keep him in a couple of days after his op but he'll soon be back to normal. It really is quite a routine op for the boys



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12-08-2007, 09:52 PM   #9

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


Yay sounds great thanks everyone for your great help and advice as always!!



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12-08-2007, 09:57 PM   #10

Re: What to expect when he is neutered?


mine where both wobbly and very cuddly after their op. but with-in 2 days they where darting about, i kept mine in for a few days (which they hated ) they started to calm down about 6 weeks after the op, spose all their raging hormones had settled down then.
good luck with your little fella op.



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