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How to neuter a female cat

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Spaying or neutering a female cat, known as oophorectomy or oophorectomy, is a common surgical procedure that removes a cat's ovaries to prevent her from going into heat and preventing her ability to reproduce.


Neutering usually takes place at a veterinary clinic or veterinary hospital and is best performed by an experienced veterinarian. Here are the general steps for neutering a female cat:


1. Pre-surgical examination: The veterinarian will conduct a comprehensive physical examination of the cat to ensure that its health is suitable for surgery. Before surgery, some blood tests may be ordered to evaluate your cat's organ function.


2. Anesthesia: Before the surgery begins, the cat will be anesthetized to ensure that it will not feel pain or discomfort during the procedure. Generally, general anesthesia is used to ensure that the cat is in a pain-free state.


3. Surgery is performed: The veterinarian will make a small incision and enter the abdominal cavity to remove the cat's ovaries by cutting and ligating the fallopian tubes and uterine tissue. This procedure is called ovarian removal.


4. Suturing and recovery: After the ovaries are removed, the veterinarian will use sutures or medical glue to merge the surgical incisions to help the wounds heal. The cat will recover from the anesthesia and gradually wake up under supervision.


5. Discharge and post-operative care: Under normal circumstances, the sterilization surgery of female cats is a day surgery, and the cat can go home on the same day after the surgery. You'll need to follow the post-operative care guidelines provided by your veterinarian, including keeping the surgical wound dry and clean, preventing your cat from licking the wound, and making sure it gets enough rest and food.


Keep in mind that neutering is a common and relatively safe surgical procedure, but there are still some risks. Before having surgery, it is important to discuss the details of the surgery and expected post-operative care with your veterinarian.


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