Going to get my cat neutered...Is there anything I....

brentensmom2005 · 02-17-2005, 02:32 PM

need to know? Like will it affect his behavior? How long will he have to stay at the vet's? Is there anything I need to do when he comes home?
Thanks I am nervous

kristen98 · 02-17-2005, 02:44 PM

After cats are neutered, they may slow down a little and gain a little weight. They become less territorial (if that is an issue) and can show signs of less aggression. Usually cats stay at the vet for one night but I know of some places where the cats come back the same day. After the neuter, vets say not to let the cat run and jump around a lot. But really, that is so hard to do and monitor.

I would say, don't worry about it! Your kitty is going to be just fine!

brentensmom2005 · 02-17-2005, 02:55 PM

Thanks! I am really freaked out about it. I love my cat..He is 2 so I was worried with him being older.

He is pretty laid back already, he keeps to himself alot, and doesnt really come around anyone but me. I dont want his personality to change.

Its going to be hard not letting him have water of food after 9pm the night before I know he is going to holler (meow) at me all night!

He will go in that morning and be out that afternoon by 5.

I am so nervous for him...Is there any side effects or possible complications?

icklemiss21 · 02-17-2005, 03:05 PM

I think most of us dealt with having cats neutered at a much younger age and I for one am not sure what complications can come of having an older cat neutered.

I know with the feral we rescued at work... it was a lot more expensive to have her spayed because of complications due to age.

Perhaps you could give your vets office a call and speak to someone there who will know more... and it is better than the side effects that you are already experiencing with your cat peeing everywhere.

brentensmom2005 · 02-17-2005, 03:11 PM

Ok I think I need to clear something up..My cat doesnt pee everywhere, at least not that I know off. Its his pee in the litter box that stinks up the whole house. I have never seen him spray.

He did pee in my sons closet but that was because my hubby accidentally shut him up in there and he didnt have a choice.

Gudewife · 02-17-2005, 03:15 PM

The vet should be more than happy to give you detailed post-op instructions. Not all cats gain weight after altering, some have a somewhat reduced caloric need, so just keep an eye on it and you'll be fine. Ask the vet if you can bring in a can of his favorite food just in case they decide he's able to take food before you arrive to pick him up.

We recently neutered a 6 year old stray tom with no ill effects (outside of shocked surprise on his part). He was a lovecat before the operation, and we were all waiting to see if he'd change at all, but he was a lovecat after, too, and just recently found a forever home.

Neutering is usually a simpler and quicker procedure than spaying, so chances are that he'll be just fine. Our kittens usually come out of it full-speed ahead and don't even miss a beat, and the older cats also tolerate it well, but they're just more mellow about it.

You're doing a very good thing for your cat's long-term health and well-being, just keep remembering that.

emma_pen · 02-17-2005, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brentensmom2005

Its going to be hard not letting him have water of food after 9pm the night before

He should be starved, but you shouldn't deprive him of water overnight!

Celeste_Eden · 02-17-2005, 04:55 PM

yeah. certain invasive surgeries, they can't have water the night before either, but i don't see why he couldn't have water just for getting neutered, which is just a quick snip.

MarkT · 02-17-2005, 04:55 PM

I would take away his food no later than 10p.m. No need to take his water away though. Two years of age is not what I would consider to be older. Cat alters are considered a relatively minor surgery compared to cat spays. The make two incisions one on each sac and remove the testicle. Some vets use gut to tie off the spermatic cord and others will just use the spermatic cord and blood supply cord and tie 4 or 5 surgeons tie. This surgery usually only takes about 2-3 minutes to do.

brentensmom2005 · 02-18-2005, 09:57 AM

That is what the receptionist at the vet told me no food or water after 9 pm.

Heck my cat maybe 3 I can remember that is horrible. I will have to get out his papers and see.

02-17-2005, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
brentensmom2005 Kitten Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22	Going to get my cat neutered...Is there anything I.... need to know? Like will it affect his behavior? How long will he have to stay at the vet's? Is there anything I need to do when he comes home? Thanks I am nervous

02-17-2005, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
kristen98 Cat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	After cats are neutered, they may slow down a little and gain a little weight. They become less territorial (if that is an issue) and can show signs of less aggression. Usually cats stay at the vet for one night but I know of some places where the cats come back the same day. After the neuter, vets say not to let the cat run and jump around a lot. But really, that is so hard to do and monitor. I would say, don't worry about it! Your kitty is going to be just fine! __________________ *Kristen*

02-17-2005, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
icklemiss21 Cat Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Burlington, Canada Posts: 2,976	I think most of us dealt with having cats neutered at a much younger age and I for one am not sure what complications can come of having an older cat neutered. I know with the feral we rescued at work... it was a lot more expensive to have her spayed because of complications due to age. Perhaps you could give your vets office a call and speak to someone there who will know more... and it is better than the side effects that you are already experiencing with your cat peeing everywhere. __________________

02-17-2005, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
MarkT Jr. Cat Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 93	I would take away his food no later than 10p.m. No need to take his water away though. Two years of age is not what I would consider to be older. Cat alters are considered a relatively minor surgery compared to cat spays. The make two incisions one on each sac and remove the testicle. Some vets use gut to tie off the spermatic cord and others will just use the spermatic cord and blood supply cord and tie 4 or 5 surgeons tie. This surgery usually only takes about 2-3 minutes to do. __________________

02-17-2005, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
brentensmom2005 Kitten Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22	Thanks! I am really freaked out about it. I love my cat..He is 2 so I was worried with him being older. He is pretty laid back already, he keeps to himself alot, and doesnt really come around anyone but me. I dont want his personality to change. Its going to be hard not letting him have water of food after 9pm the night before I know he is going to holler (meow) at me all night! He will go in that morning and be out that afternoon by 5. I am so nervous for him...Is there any side effects or possible complications?

02-17-2005, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
brentensmom2005 Kitten Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22	Ok I think I need to clear something up..My cat doesnt pee everywhere, at least not that I know off. Its his pee in the litter box that stinks up the whole house. I have never seen him spray. He did pee in my sons closet but that was because my hubby accidentally shut him up in there and he didnt have a choice.

02-17-2005, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gudewife Cat Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,159	The vet should be more than happy to give you detailed post-op instructions. Not all cats gain weight after altering, some have a somewhat reduced caloric need, so just keep an eye on it and you'll be fine. Ask the vet if you can bring in a can of his favorite food just in case they decide he's able to take food before you arrive to pick him up. We recently neutered a 6 year old stray tom with no ill effects (outside of shocked surprise on his part). He was a lovecat before the operation, and we were all waiting to see if he'd change at all, but he was a lovecat after, too, and just recently found a forever home. Neutering is usually a simpler and quicker procedure than spaying, so chances are that he'll be just fine. Our kittens usually come out of it full-speed ahead and don't even miss a beat, and the older cats also tolerate it well, but they're just more mellow about it. You're doing a very good thing for your cat's long-term health and well-being, just keep remembering that.

02-17-2005, 04:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Celeste_Eden Senior Cat Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 763	yeah. certain invasive surgeries, they can't have water the night before either, but i don't see why he couldn't have water just for getting neutered, which is just a quick snip.

02-18-2005, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
brentensmom2005 Kitten Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22	That is what the receptionist at the vet told me no food or water after 9 pm. Heck my cat maybe 3 I can remember that is horrible. I will have to get out his papers and see.

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