At Vets on Parker, we offer cat desexing services to ensure the health and happiness of your furry family member. Desexing a cat prevents unwanted litters and provides significant health and behavioural benefits.
Cat Desexing
Male Cat Desexing
- Neutering: This procedure removes the testicles, preventing reproduction and reducing behaviours like territorial spraying and aggression.
Female Cat Desexing
- Spaying: This procedure involves the removal of the ovaries and uterus, preventing pregnancy and removing the risk of ovarian and uterine diseases.
Why Desex Your Cat?
Desexing is essential for your furry feline friend’s health and for addressing the issue of unwanted litters.
Health Benefits
Female Cats
- Prevents early pregnancies, which can occur as early as four months, even with related males.
- Significantly reduces the likelihood of mammary tumours later in life.
- Removes the risk of Pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus.
Male Cats
- Reduces unpleasant urine odour and strong male scent and lowers the risk of testicular and prostate diseases.
- Neutered males often have softer coats and are less likely to develop tough skin.
- Outdoor and intact cats—especially males—are at greater risk of contracting FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), with vaccines not providing full protection.
Behavioural Improvements
- Male cats often become calmer and are less likely to spray indoors.
- Desexing can help reduce territorial aggression and roaming tendencies.
- Female cats in heat can be vocal and disruptive, especially at night.
Desexed cats typically enjoy longer, healthier lives. Many councils in Victoria offer reduced registration fees for neutered pets, making pet ownership in Melbourne more affordable.
Cat Desexing at Vets on Parker
Preparation for Surgery
- Your cat should fast from midnight before the procedure.
- We will admit your cat in the morning, with discharge scheduled for the afternoon.
- A pre-anaesthetic blood test is performed at no additional charge.
Procedure and Recovery
- The procedure is conducted under general anaesthetic.
- Female cat desexing recovery time generally requires up to 10 days of quiet confinement.
- Male cats should be kept confined for 24 hours post-surgery.
- An Elizabethan collar will be provided to prevent licking.
- Energetic kittens may need to recover in a large pet crate.
Contact Vets on Parker to schedule your furry family member’s cat desexing appointment today and promote a healthier, happier life.
FAQs
Yes, cat desexing offers numerous benefits, including reduced unwanted behaviours, prevention of potential health issues, and avoiding contributing to the overpopulation of kittens. Many local councils provide reduced registration fees for desexed cats.
The recommended cat desexing age is 12-16 weeks before they reach sexual maturity. Pre-pubertal desexing is safe and offers advantages like shorter surgery times.
Yes! It’s never too late to desex your cat. Many unwanted behaviours can diminish or disappear within 2-4 months after the procedure.
