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Luna is 100% recovered! It's as if she never had surgery! I was worried that this procedure would alter her personality but I was wrong. She is as crazy and playful as ever! I am extremely grateful to this community for helping me get through this! You are awesome!!!!@azolivas , hugs n head smooches to baby Luna! how is she doing?
Hello! I’m in the early stages of researching sphynx cats, and am really excited to have found this site - it looks like a great resource. Somewhat recently, it’s been found that delaying spaying and neutering until maturity may be beneficial in dogs - is this true in cats as well? Or is it best for them to be spayed/neutered as soon as they are able? Thank you!
I’ve read that, and it’s definitely helpful. Thank you!There has not been any changes in spaying/neutering cats like there has been in dogs (especially larger dog breeds.) Here is some info you might find interesting if you haven’t already seen it. Should I spay or neuter my sphynx cat?
Thank you all so much for this thread. Yesterday I made an appointment for my boy Stitch to get his booster shots and to arrange for his neuter. I’m so thankful to know to make sure my vet won’t sedate him with ketamine. I never would have thought to ask about what kind of sedative they use without this thread.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
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Thank you for this very informative summary! Which alternatives of anesthetics can be used for Sphynx cats if not Ketamine? Thank you, AngieReasons for spaying/neutering
Things to remember when having a Sphynx spayed or neutered:
- Greatly reduces behavioral problems like spraying in both male and female cats.
- Cats that are altered live longer lives according to statistics.
- Neutered male cats live 40% longer lives than those not neutered.
- Female cats if not spayed and not bred can develop Pyometra which is an infection of the uterus and can be fatal.
- Female cats that are spayed can't get uterine cancers and the risk of mammary cancer is reduced by 25%.
- Spayed female cats are less likely to get urinary tract infections.
- Male cats can't get testicular cancer if neutered and helps reduce prostate issues.
- Male cats that are not neutered develop the strong desire to get out of homes when they know a female cat in the neighborhood is in heat. There is also a strong likelihood of the male cat howling, being aggressive toward owners and other pets in the home and the potential of them slipping out of the house increases.
- Altering your cat reduces the risk of an "accidental" pregnancy.
- Always be sure the vet does not use Ketamine, this particular anesthesia can be fatal to a sphynx cat that has hidden heart issues.
- Some breeders will spay/neuter at a very young age before the kitten goes to their new home. If not altered, then a good rule of thumb is 6 months or 5 lbs whichever comes first.
- If you are thinking of microchipping your cat, doing it during their spay/neutering is a perfect time while they are already under anesthesia.