Ocean getting "done!" (Updated)

Lorna · 26-12-2008, 10:27 PM

Hi everyone,

While I was away we discovered that Ocean is a boy as promised...but choco is a girl!!!! So Ocean is being chopped on Monday. Can anyone tell me what I can expect? I've never had a cat neutered before as I've always had same sex house cats...

Thanks!
Lorna xx

pinklizzy · 26-12-2008, 11:19 PM

Hi Lorna,
Castration is a fairly simple procedure and the cat is usually only under anaesthetic for approx 10 minutes. The area is usually plucked rather than shaved and the wounds are left open to heal rather than any stitches put in. In most cases you wouldn't even realise the cat has had a general anaesthetic as they bounce back really quickly, especially at a young age, although your vet may recommend restricting food intake for the evening to avoid any problems with nausea caused by the drugs used.
HTH x

cats' staff · 27-12-2008, 01:00 AM

Hi, for a male it is a quick op and they barely seem to notice. Tolly groomed himself with a bit of a puzzled expression as if to say 'wasn't there something there?'. It's a great decision to have him done - no unwanted kittens from your lovely boy!

Lorna · 27-12-2008, 01:17 PM

Thanks guys, I didn't want them having babies! xx

angieh · 27-12-2008, 01:37 PM

Well done Lorna and good luck for Ocean on Monday. He'll be fine.

Lorna · 28-12-2008, 01:45 PM

Thanks, have to take him at 8am and he can't eat past 8pm which means neither can choco lol! Never mind eh xx

Elaine · 28-12-2008, 02:15 PM

All the very best for the nut chop xxx

dandysmom · 28-12-2008, 05:35 PM

He'll be fine; simple op for the boys...bouncing around after as if nothing happened!

Lorna · 29-12-2008, 02:40 AM

thanks, my friend who was lending me a cat carrier hasn't called me so I'm going to have to go to the vets get a carrier then come and get him! ARGH! I was going to buy one and she said not to, annoyed annoyed annoyed!

Lorna · 29-12-2008, 11:55 AM

Well Ocean is there....he's not a happy boy lol!

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