09-06-2006, 10:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kuching
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Originally Posted by Abymummy
Hi Pussy,
I'm very glad to know that there are more and more vets practising Early age neutering, I know that my vet does and he'll be getting 3 kittens from me to neuter/spay at the age of 3 months soon after which they'll be put up for quiet adoption. The rule of thumb is that the kitten must weigh at least 1 pound (1lb) before it can be neutered so that the effects of anaesthetic (sp?) is minimal right?
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Yes, I think more vets in Malaysia should practice early neutering to help reduce stray kittens and puppies. Breeders should neuter all their kittens before selling. Only those intended for breeding are sold entire. Shelters and individual help re-homing stray kittens/cats should neuter their kittens/cats before re-homing otherwise you are just creating more stray kittens.
The dose of anaesthetic is depending on the weight but the rule of thumb is the kitten must healthy. It all depends on individual vet, what weight and age he/she is comfortable with to perform the surgery. For myself, I will operate on females at least 3 months old and weighs at least 1 kg. I am more flexible with males. I can castrate males at 2 months old and weighs less than 1kg, as long as they are healthy.
The kitten I spayed is already back to normal last night. She is running around and playing really rough with her sibling. If everything goes well, I will remove the sutures in another 4 days. |