Concern about neutering pet cat

Airyfairy12

Ive to bring my cat to be neutered and vaccinated but im worried about the effects it will have on him, he's about 3, very friendly and happy but im afraid the whole experience will leave him traumatised and distrustful, I dont want him to hate me or be frightened by the experience.

Anyone who's had their adult pet neutered, how were they after? were they affected by it?

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Graces7

Had much the same experience as the previous poster with a wild feral who I had takn in from a rescue. Someone had seen a farmer trying to bury her three newborns and mayb her ( the lady was hysterical) alive. The rescue found homes for the kittens and I took her, little wild thing that she was.

I had her spayed when our wonderful West Cork RAWR had the "fix it for a fiver" offer. She had been kept in and was in and out of season. Urge to breed is so strong.

The vet said that there was thickening of the uterus; probably a phantom pregnancy which is a very real danger.

If you are not planning to let a cat breed?

And a tom will settle more and be more at peace after. And for a male such a small op.

Please be at peace on this.

Liberal_irony

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

Ive to bring my cat to be neutered and vaccinated but im worried about the effects it will have on him, he's about 3, very friendly and happy but im afraid the whole experience will leave him traumatised and distrustful, I dont want him to hate me or be frightened by the experience.

Anyone who's had their adult pet neutered, how were they after? were they affected by it?

The benefits far out weigh the risks. Unless you're prepared to care for kittens/puppies neuter your pets.

Airyfairy12

Liberal_irony wrote: »

The benefits far out weigh the risks. Unless you're prepared to care for kittens/puppies neuter your pets.

I know this, it's so important he's neutered but he doesnt understand whats happening to him, it could be potentially traumatising.

Airyfairy12

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Thank you, this is reassuring x

Airyfairy12

Graces7 wrote: »

Had much the same experience as the previous poster with a wild feral who I had takn in from a rescue. Someone had seen a farmer trying to bury her three newborns and mayb her ( the lady was hysterical) alive. The rescue found homes for the kittens and I took her, little wild thing that she was.

I had her spayed when our wonderful West Cork RAWR had the "fix it for a fiver" offer. She had been kept in and was in and out of season. Urge to breed is so strong.

The vet said that there was thickening of the uterus; probably a phantom pregnancy which is a very real danger.

If you are not planning to let a cat breed?

And a tom will settle more and be more at peace after. And for a male such a small op.

Please be at peace on this.

Oh no, thats awful. How are some people so cruel, thank god she rescued them.

5 euro? thats so good. The vet told me it'll be 60 to get him neutered and 120 for the vaccinations, its so expensive.

readytosnap

Sounds to me like you are the one that is traumatised about it.
We have had all our pets over the last 25+ years, neutered / spayed.
Okay the majority were young but some were 2,3,4 years old. it all depended on how we got the pets in the first place, some were old when we got them that's why the late operation. Have to say we have never had an issue as a result of the operation(s) so just get him in there he will be calmer and less prone to fighting other cats when he is done.
Yes they all (cats /dogs / humans) feel a bit sorry for themselves after most surgical procedures, but that will pass.
You are doing the right thing.

Alun

Yes, it's really nothing to worry about, especially for a male cat, it's a very quick and easy operation, and neither you or he won't notice a thing. If anything with male cats, it tends to make them soppier and more friendly than they were before the op.

baby and crumble

It wasn't a neutering, but we had to take a our rescue cat to get some dental work done, the vet thought maybe 4 teeth had to come out, but when she was under they had to take something like 13 out. Poor thing woke up and no idea what was going on bless her, but she was grand even after a seriously traumatic day. Just let him settle his own way afterwards, let him have a safe place to himself for a day or two, that he can retreat to if he's freaked out, but I'd but money on him being no worse for the wear afterwards.

Ms Doubtfire1

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

Liberal_irony wrote: »

The benefits far out weigh the risks. Unless you're prepared to care for kittens/puppies neuter your pets.

I know this, it's so important he's neutered but he doesnt understand whats happening to him, it could be potentially traumatising.

No - it won't.he will barely notice. In boys it takes literally 7 minutes for the whole op. Spoil him with nice food once he's fully awake and thats it. I've neutered between 20 and 30 toms in the past year, NONE of them was ever traumatized. They were usually up in the trees the next day.

BetsyEllen

I've 3 cats, 2 girls and a boy.
All have been neutered, microchipped etc.

They were all nervous going to the vets in the car but after the procedure, they were absolutely fine! I remember one being very sleepy for an hour or so when we got her home but the other 2 were grand. Purring and playing as normal.

No difference in any of their personalities, didn't come back traumatised or anything like that at all.

I completely understand your concerns but honestly, your cat will be absolutely fine - try not to worry

jenn1984

Just spoil him rotten after he gets home. Different cats have different reactions to it but it will all be forgotten very soon and as others have said, the benefits far outweigh the risks

loveisdivine

Our new house came with 2 stray cats. We had to trap them and take them in for neutering and then trap them again to go back for a check up. They were both still adorable friendly cats afterwards.

We kept one, Bunk, and he is the friendliest cat I've ever met. When we trapped him he didn't want to even be touched. But a couple weeks after being neutered and bought inside the house with us, he's a complete love bug! He'll stare up into your eyes while you stroke him and rub his cheek against mine

I know that the second cat, which we rehomed, is just as friendly too. Despite all the stress of trapping and neutering. He loves belly rubs!

Graces7

Airyfairy12 wrote: »

Oh no, thats awful. How are some people so cruel, thank god she rescued them.

5 euro? thats so good. The vet told me it'll be 60 to get him neutered and 120 for the vaccinations, its so expensive.

Yes. I had two to be done and when I asked the vet the figure was horrendous.

It is worthwhile seeing if any of your local pet charities can subsidize. I have always managed to get vouchers as I am a pensioner.

The RAWR scheme was an extension of their TNR work. Local charity shops support them . The lovely lady vet was doing 120 that week and there was another vet involved and as far as I know it was not just for pensioners etc but trying to stop unwanted kittens

Graces7

jenn1984 wrote: »

Just spoil him rotten after he gets home. Different cats have different reactions to it but it will all be forgotten very soon and as others have said, the benefits far outweigh the risks

One of mine way back came home after the op, went straight out, caught a bird and ate it in front of me

This time when I went to collect them the vet said he had been curled up asleep in a ball fo depression and denial! she had a lovely sense of humour.

But he was fine with me; remember OP a nameless 3rd party will do the job NOT YOU! You are the one who will then rescue him and bring him home and spoil him rotten!

Cats are not stoopid .. they leave that to us.

kathleen37

Please don't worry. I know it's easy to say, but most animals can pick up when a person is stressed so it won't be doing him any good if you worry too much. I've lost count of the number of cats we've had neutered over the years...it will be such a benefit to him, and cats aren't people so he won't be holding a grudge. Just spoil him when he gets home. He'll appreciate that...

aonb

Please dont worry - you love your cat so you are projecting your issues on him - but really, the most traumatic bit will be getting him into his crate to go to the vets! He will be knocked out, and will have pain meds, be a bit disorientated when he wakes up but once the anaesthetic wears off, he will be FINE and wont remember a thing about it all! as everyone else has said, lots of little treats when he gets home, and he'll forget it all very quickly. MUCH more important to get him neutered - he'll be safer out of the hormone-related game with other cats, and more importantly, wont be producing litters of kittens.

Shivi111

Please don't worry, especially for male cats it's an easy op, our boy was up and about as usual the day after he was done, not a bother on him.

We've also had to bring one of the others for a prolonged stay in vets, but she never got upset with us, just delighted to be home & spoilt rotten.

Airyfairy12

Thanks everyone for your help, I feel much better about it now I'll get him a few treats for when he wakes up. xx

jenn1984

I'd recommend cat milk- it's a nice treat for them after the vets 😀

Mountainsandh

Same as the others here, don't worry he'll be fine, easy op and minimal recovery time. When I freak out about bringing mine in for some intervention, I tell myself if he was accidentally injured he'd have the same or worse trauma. My cat was attacked once, had a horrible injury, but recovered very well in the end. The neutering is only a bit Of discomfort for male cats, he'll probably be back craving for love and attention as soon as the anesthetic wears off. (A bit freaky seeing them all woozy though so prepare yourself for that