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Routine Cat Neutering by keyhole surgery  

Hi! I’m here for my little operation

i Neutered dogs and cats live happier, healthier lives.

 




Keyhole entry to right abdominal wall.
Right and left ovary and uterine horns are found by gentle search.

i Neutering at
4 - 6 months is recommended (but it can be done easily and simply at any age)



.... brought to the outside, ligated and removed.

i Neutering is a once only procedure -
and the benefits
last for life.

 


After closing the abdominal entry the skin wound is closed by a single suture.
Tiny entry = comfortable recovery!
 

 

What happens when your pet is neutered?
v Your pet is with us for only 6 - 7 hours.

v We start by giving a gentle sedative to reduce any anxiety. A general anaesthetic is given and maintained on Isoflo, and the operation is completed early in the day.

v A powerful pain relief medication is given to eliminate discomfort during recovery.

v Your pet will be up and about by early afternoon, and is usually ready to go home soon after 3.00pm.

v Dogs and cats have remarkable powers of recovery and are usually back to normal within 3 to 4 days.

r A routine blood biochemistry and haematology test is recommended before every anaesthetic to check on the body's functions.

r If you'd rather stay with your pet as the anaesthetic is given, or be present during recovery, please ask reception for details - there is a charge for this service.

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