Fellow cat lovers must be familiar with the term sterilization or neuter. However, many people might wonder what exactly cat sterilization is, why we need to sterilize our cats, how much it costs, and how to take care after the procedure.
What
is cat sterilization?
Sterilization is the act
of removing a cat's reproductive organs so as to limit its reproduction. In
males, it is called castration or orchiectomy. The testes, which are the primary source
of testosterone hormones, are removed in order to accomplish the procedure.
Cats getting this surgery will have lower hormone levels. Meanwhile, in females,
it is called ovariohysterectomy (OH). The ovariohysterectomy method is
used to lift the uteruses and ovaries during the procedure. As a result, even
when the cat mates with the male cat, it is unable to become pregnant. However,
there are pros and cons going on out there.
Benefits
If
you still wondering about why we need to sterilize our cat, below are the
benefits of cat sterilization.
1.
Cat
sterilization can suppress the explosion of the stray cat population.
It is
possible for cats to get pregnant quickly. Cats do not experience menopause,
either. That means that male cats are capable of bearing babies all the time.
2.
Sterilization
of male cats makes them feel at home and more docile.
When male
cats come into heat, they frequently flee the house if they are not sterilized.
The urge of a male cat to locate a suitable female cat for mating fast is
influenced by their reproductive hormones.
3.
Sterilization
can eliminate the male cat's spraying habit.
One of
the unclean habits of male cats is to spray or urinate on an area. This habit
serves as a territorial identifier in the animal realm. Sterilized male cats
will exhibit reduced territorial marking behavior and be more peaceful as their
natural desire for dominance will be reduced.
4.
Sterilization
makes cats healthier and live longer.
It is a
proven fact that cats who have been sterilized, they grow larger, tamer,
and more house-trained. Cats will be easier to take care of and keep healthy if
they are able to manage this, which will extend their lifespan.
5.
Sterilization
will reduce the risk of inflammation of the uterus (pyometra) for female cats.
Cats that are still in the reproductive cycle are particularly vulnerable to bacterial infections. In the worst situations, the uterus may become inflamed. Female cats who are sterile will not be at risk of this disease, which will allow them to age longer and in better health.
Price
Cat
sterilization prices vary depending on each region, clinic, and veterinarian. The
price ranges from IDR 200,000 to IDR 1,500,000. However, subsidized
sterilization is also available which is usually much cheaper. Sterilizing cats
is not cheap, we need to dig deep into our pockets to sterilize cats. Therefore,
it is important for cat owners who want to sterilize their cats to find out the
price range at the nearest clinic.
Every year there is always a free sterilization program in several areas, you can look for information related to this if you want to.
Post
sterile care
How
to care for cats after sterilization for female cats and male cats is
different. Male cats tend to recover faster than female cats. This is due to
the location of the reproductive organs being operated on. Male cats are
operated on outside the body, while female cats have to have their stomachs cut
open.
Here are some things you can do for your cat after sterilized:
1.
Provide
a comfortable and quiet space for the cat.
After
surgery, the cat will be quiet and irritable. A quiet and comfortable room will
be their primary need.
2.
Provide
a cat bed that is soft and comfortable for the cat to sleep.
After the
sterilization operation, the cat will get lots of rest and sleep. Cats need a
soft, soft bed to reduce this pain. However, not all cats want to sleep on the
bed, some of them prefer to sleep on the flat ground. We need to adjust to each
cat's comfort.
3.
Fulfill
all the cat's needs.
Provide
the cat's needs, such as food, drink and a sandbox to dispose of poop.
Post-operative cats don't want to move much. So you just put the equipment near
where the cat rests.
4.
Buy
a collar neck guard to protect the surgical scar from cat bites or heads.
Check the
sterile surgical scar every morning to determine the healing rate and monitor
for unwanted infections
5.
Don't
allow cats to play outside the house.
You won't
be able to monitor your cat if he goes outside to play. If your cat is not the
type that is too active, you can let it roam around the house. However, some veterinarian
suggests putting them in a cage for a few days so the stitches don't open due
to too much movement.
6.
Give
pain and soreness medication.
For your
cat, you might request pain medicine made especially for cats so that he won't
experience aches and pains when the veterinarian's anesthetic wears off. However,
not all doctors give us medicine, some may immediately give us an injection of
medicine at once so that we only need to treat the stitched wound. For female
cats, change the bandage once a day to monitor the suture wound.
7.
Monitor
the cat's health and changes in behavior.
Cats may get
dropsy after sterilization. Keep an eye out for any behavioral changes, check
his appetite, and record the produced feces. Report any abnormal behavior right
away to your regular veterinarian.
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