At Vets on Balwyn, we provide cat desexing services to enhance the health and happiness of your furry feline friend. Whether male or female, desexing a cat prevents unwanted litters and offers essential health and behavioural benefits.
Cat Desexing
Male Cat Desexing
- Neutering: This procedure involves the removal of the testicles, preventing reproduction and reducing behaviours like territorial spraying and aggression.
Female Cat Desexing
- Spaying: This procedure removes the ovaries and uterus, preventing pregnancy and eliminating the risks of ovarian and uterine diseases.
Why Desex Your Cat?
Desexing is vital for keeping your furry family member healthy and happy while helping to reduce unwanted litters.
Health Benefits
Female Cats
- Prevents pregnancies as early as four months.
- Lowers the risk of mammary tumours later in life.
- Prevents Pyometra (life-threatening infections of the uterus).
Male Cats
- Reduces pungent urine odour and strong male scent and helps prevent testicular and prostate diseases.
- Neutered males have softer coats and lower risks of thick, rough skin.
- Vaccines are not 100% effective, and outdoor, intact cats—especially males—are at a higher risk of contracting FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) through fighting and mating.
Behavioural Improvements
- Male cats often become calmer and are less likely to spray indoors.
- Reduces territorial aggression and roaming in both genders.
- Female cats in heat can be very vocal, causing night-time disturbances.
Desexed cats tend to live longer, healthier lives. Many councils in Victoria offer reduced registration fees for desexed pets, making cat desexing in Melbourne more affordable.
Cat Desexing at Vets on Balwyn
Preparation for Surgery
- Your cat needs to fast from midnight before the procedure to make sure they are ready for surgery.
- Admission is in the morning, with discharge usually by the afternoon.
- We perform a pre-anaesthetic blood test at no extra charge.
Procedure and Recovery
- The procedure is done under general anaesthetic.
- Female cat desexing recovery time typically requires confinement and calmness for up to 10 days.
- Male cats should be kept confined for 24 hours post-surgery.
- An Elizabethan collar is provided to prevent licking.
- Energetic kittens may need recovery in a large pet crate.
Contact Vets on Balwyn to book your furry feline friend’s cat desexing appointment today for a healthier, happier life.
FAQs
Yes, cat desexing reduces unwanted behaviours, prevents health issues, and avoids contributing to kitten overpopulation. Many councils offer 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 benefits like shorter surgery time.
Yes, it’s never too late to desex your cat. Many unwanted behaviours often reduce or disappear within 2-4 months after the procedure.
