The cat does not go to the toilet after sterilization: possible reasons

Usually the sterilization operation goes well and without any consequences. But there are times when an animal has problems that they are not able to tell a person about. This is why it is very important to monitor your cat after surgery. What to do if your pet doesn’t go to the toilet? Perhaps something went wrong and she needs your help? Everything is exactly like that! We will discuss how to help the animal later in the article.

Feeding rules

The first meal after castration should be no earlier than 20 hours later.
Previously not recommended as it may cause a gag reflex. If the pet refuses, then you should not force it. Food should be light and in small portions. Preferably in liquid form. Additionally, to restore water, you need to give as much fluid as possible. After the operation, dehydration occurs. Try to avoid overeating. It is recommended to limit consumption of: fish, salty, fried, smoked foods, baked goods.

Ensure that the menu includes: vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, cereals, lean meats, low-fat dairy products. Cat food manufacturers make special balanced food for neutered cats. They come in: dry, in the form of jelly, pates. They contain all the necessary microelements.

How to live with a cat if allergies are confirmed?

Based on the diagnostic results, it turned out that your body reacts specifically to the cat, but you do not want to part with your pet. What to do? By following a number of recommendations, you can reduce the likelihood of exacerbation of allergies:

Try to pet the animal less, do not kiss it. After being held, wash it with soap.
Regularly give your cat water treatments and brush her
Replace the open tray with a closed one
Do wet cleaning as often as possible, at least twice a week
Don't forget to ventilate the rooms several times a day.
Air washers will help clean the room from flying microparticles
If possible, remove all carpets, bedding, and soft toys. Put things in the closet immediately

These rules will help you get along with your tailed friend in the same house. But their observance requires care and patience.

Dangerous conditions or complications

If the cat remains at home, then you need to monitor her very carefully and immediately contact the clinic in case of alarming symptoms:

inability to go to the toilet three days after surgery;
severe bleeding of the suture;
an increase in body temperature (above 39 degrees) or a strong decrease (below 37 degrees) after a few days;
swelling of the suture or its suppuration;
depressed state of the animal;
refusal of food and water even several days after sterilization;
pale color of mucous membranes;
abdominal pain and severe bloating.

What might the symptoms indicate?

Pale mucous membranes in an animal may be a sign of internal bleeding.
Symptoms may indicate that your cat has had a volvulus.
Another complication is intestinal obstruction.
The inflammatory process at the site of the suture can also cause complications.

Possible postoperative complications

Complications after planned surgical interventions develop extremely rarely and, in most cases, it depends on the individual characteristics of a particular animal.

Main postoperative complications:

Prolonged post-anesthesia hypothermia . If a cat lies for a long time without moving, and its ears and paws feel cold to the touch, it is necessary to check its body temperature. If the readings are below 37°C, you need to put the cat on a warm heating pad, cover it with any natural piece of fabric and contact your veterinarian for advice.
Intra-abdominal bleeding. If traces of fresh blood are detected in the suture area or from the vulva, with obvious pain in the abdomen and pallor of the skin, you should immediately take the cat to a veterinary hospital to stop possible bleeding in the abdominal cavity. If internal bleeding is confirmed, then repeated surgery is performed.
Postoperative hyperthermia. If body temperature is elevated for more than 3 days (above 39°C), it is necessary to consult with a veterinarian or take the cat to an appointment for direct examination by a specialist.
Redness around the stitch and swelling. This condition of the suture is allowed for 3-5 days, provided that there is no discharge from the wound. After 5 days, both redness and swelling will begin to subside and will completely disappear by the time the stitches are removed.
Rotting postoperative suture. If the cat's postoperative hygiene measures are not followed, dirt may get into the seam, causing it to fester. It is imperative to show the animal to a doctor. If the prescribed drugs for local treatment do not help eliminate such signs, the doctor will have to remove the stitches, remove the damaged areas of skin around the wound under anesthesia and re-suture it.
Lump on the abdomen in the suture area. If an enlarged area is detected anywhere around the seam, this is a reason to consult a veterinarian. There are two options for lumps after sterilization - this is post-operative swelling, which may have to be opened, or the growth of granulation tissue (“young” skin), which will go away on its own within a month and a half.

Making an Elizabethan collar for cats with your own hands

If you don’t have the opportunity to visit a pet store, and you need a protective cone yesterday, make it yourself. This does not require special talent, so anyone can cope with the task. You just need to follow the instructions, which explain in detail how to make a collar for cats with your own hands from cardboard, a plastic bottle and other materials that are at hand.

Made from cardboard - disposable

A disposable collar is suitable for the anti-flea procedure - to prevent the cat from scratching or licking the product. It is also useful for one-time manipulations. The maximum period for wearing a cardboard accessory is 3 days.

What you will need for production:

2 sheets of A4 cardboard;
ruler;
a compass or round object - for example, a jar lid;
marker, pencil or pen;
scotch;
scissors.

The whole job will take no more than 5 minutes.

Step 1.

Prepare all the tools. Find the middle on the long side of the cardboard sheet.

Step 2.

Starting from the found middle, draw a semicircle using a lid or compass. The radius for a medium-sized cat will be 6 cm, but after trying on everything will be adjusted.

Step back about 10 cm from the inner semicircle and draw an outer semicircle.

Step 3.

Cut out the workpiece - it turns out to be ½ circle. Now, placing it on the second sheet of cardboard, outline and cut out ¼ of a circle.

Step 4.

Connect the cut with tape. You should have ¾ of a circle - that is, a full collar.

Step 5.

Try the collar on the animal. If it’s too tight, move it a little away from the inner radius. Do not start with large numbers - often it is enough to step back from the edge by 0.5 cm.

Step 6.

Place the accessory on the animal and secure with tape.

Made from plastic - reusable

You can make a plastic protective product in exactly the same way. Plastic can be purchased at any office supply store. This collar is enough for several times of use, and even the most dexterous cat will not tear or remove it.

The only downside is that you can’t secure it with tape, so you’ll have to make holes and lacing (see below, in the section with the bottle).

From a bottle - in a hurry

A collar made from a five-liter bottle is used many times and is in no way inferior to a store-bought one. In addition, it is very durable - the cat will not be able to damage it and remove it. It will take 5-10 minutes to make.

What materials will you need:

five-liter clean and dry bottle;
marker - such that it does not rub off from the plastic;
scissors;
scotch;
awl;
ribbon or lace.

The operating procedure is as follows:

Step 1

Cut off the top of the bottle, leaving about 2 cm from the neck.

Step 2

Make a vertical cut. This will make it easier to cut off the bottom of the bottle later.

Step 3

Where the expansion of the bottle ends, cut off the bottom.

Step 4

Cover the inner side (the one that will be in contact with the cat’s neck) with tape so that the sharp edge does not injure him.

Step 5

Also, for safety reasons, round the corners on the outer edge where the cut goes.

Step 6

Make holes for the lace along both edges of the vertical cut. The optimal distance between them is 2-3 cm.

Step 7

Thread the ribbon or string through.

Step 8

Lace everything up well. Then loosen the lacing a little, put the collar on the cat and tighten the tape. Lacing directly on an animal is a disastrous idea.

From fabric

It is made on the basis of a pattern for a plastic cone, but requires fixing the shape. You will need to make a special cardboard frame or plastic insert to give the finished product stability. At the very end, cover the structure with linen or cotton fabric. You can make the protection softer by quilting the collar - using padding polyester or special materials.

This option puts virtually no strain on the neck, so cats quickly get used to it. If you don’t know how to sew, contact a craftsman you know or the nearest studio and ask to make a custom-made accessory.

Conclusion

A cat collar is a reliable means of protection that can be useful in many situations. When purchasing, consider safety and convenience, since aesthetic appearance is not at all important for the animal. But if your soul persistently demands beauty, make sure that the chosen option does not cause negative emotions in your pet, since it will be he who will wear it.

The article is a recommendation!

Toilet of a cat after castration

As a rule, cats go to the same place to go to the toilet after surgery. But since it will be difficult for your pet to move after anesthesia, place the tray next to him. If an animal goes past the toilet, there is no need to scold it, since castration is stressful for it. And raising your voice will negatively affect your recovery. Until the scars are completely healed, use mineral litter for the toilet. This will give confidence that the animal will not be injured by coarse fibers.

Synthetic fillers can also cause irritation on a cat's operated skin. It is better if it is light shades. After each visit, try to clean the tray and check that there is no blood. Bleeding is a reason to visit a doctor. The presence of slight bleeding is allowed only in the first postoperative days. If your urine has changed color, then also go to the doctor immediately. A clean toilet will prevent harmful bacteria from developing.

“Challenge” of a big hike

If no dangerous symptoms are observed, the cat eats and even goes to the tray in a small way, but does not get ready to go in a big way, while meowing and straining, then she needs help!
To get rid of reflex constipation and cause a trip to the toilet, it is usually enough to feed the animal with liquid food, broth and give the pet laxatives.

Important!
Only a veterinarian can prescribe a laxative to an animal! Do not self-medicate under any circumstances.

The only safe and harmless remedy for your pet is a light tummy massage, but only with the approval of the cat. If she doesn't mind, then you can stroke your belly in a circular motion.

Laxatives

Microlax enemas are widely used for our little brothers.
The product is not dangerous for a small organism, because it is not absorbed by the intestinal walls and is not digested. For a cat, half the contents of one enema is enough, but only a doctor can prescribe the exact dosage based on the clinical picture.

The drug “Duphalac” is aimed at normalizing the functioning of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract as a whole. The product is effective and does not cause harm.

The advantage of this product is that it starts to act very quickly. The veterinarian will prescribe the dose required for the animal. To offer a cure, it is best to mix the syrup or powder with the animal's favorite food.

The drug “Lactusan” is a pribiotic and is used to treat constipation in cats. It comes in many forms: tablets, suspensions and syrups. “Lactusan” has a laxative effect and makes it easier to go to the toilet. It can be given with food or dissolved in water. Use with fermented milk products is not recommended.

Petrolatum

Vaseline is a natural remedy for constipation.
You need to use pharmaceutical vaseline oil. It does not have the ability to be absorbed into the body, it perfectly softens the intestinal walls and feces, which, after using the product, are easily passed out.

Despite the many advantages of the drug and its harmlessness, you should consult a doctor before use.

Typically, the prescribed dose of petroleum jelly is 0.5 milliliters. You need to drink this amount of oil every few hours.

In addition, there are suppositories based on petrolatum oil, which are widely used for constipation in cats. One candle for a cat will be too much, which is why it needs to be cut in half.

You can try making an enema of pure water using petroleum jelly. It has an enveloping effect and soothes. After the enema, defecation occurs approximately two hours later.

The cat's seam came apart after sterilization

A tiny cosmetic stitch after sterilization of a cat normally heals quickly without a trace. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes owners are forced to return to the clinic again because the cat’s stitch has come apart after sterilization.

The most common cause of this problem is neglect of the veterinarian's recommendations. If after surgery the cat does not wear a collar or blanket, it will tend to lick the stitches.

Together with saliva, an infection enters the wound, and severe inflammation (festering) of the suture occurs. In this case, no threads will hold the fabric together. In addition, with its rough tongue, a cat can get rid of stitches ahead of time.

If the suture discrepancy is minor, the doctor may prescribe “conservative” treatment. First of all, you need to stop the seam from licking. Then local blockades are made (Novocaine 0.5% with an antibiotic), the wound is washed 1-2 times a day. Sometimes healing ointments and preparations such as Vinilin are used. Treatments sometimes last a long time, 1-2 weeks, so I urge owners to take care of the suture immediately after surgery to avoid such problems.

Minor divergence of the cosmetic seam (the cat was not wearing a blanket)

If the suture is severely torn, the only treatment option is surgical revision of the suture under general anesthesia. The doctor will remove non-viable tissue and sew up the belly again. In this case, removable external sutures are usually placed and a systemic antibiotic is prescribed. Case from practice:

The cat was sterilized in a third-party clinic, the external and internal seams were made with silk, the cat did not wear a blanket

Severe seam divergence, 3 weeks have passed since sterilization

All non-viable tissue was removed and sutures were re-sutured.

The same cat after removal of stitches (12 days after wound revision)

Care options on the first day after surgery

Leave him in the hospital. Almost all large clinics offer owners to leave their pet for several days in a hospital under the supervision of a veterinarian. This can be done either for a day or for 10 days - until it is completely restored. Of course, there are positive aspects here: the animal is in sterile conditions, which can sometimes be difficult to create at home, and if complications arise, the doctor will immediately notice this and prescribe treatment. And the owner, busy with work, will not waste time transporting the cat home and carrying out the necessary processing procedures. In addition, some pets behave aggressively after surgery. However, there are much more “cons” in such a situation.

A pet, accustomed to the owner’s hands and a certain environment in which every corner is familiar to him, will experience stress, and double stress: both from a change in environment and from the absence of his beloved owner. A cat is a rational creature, and having decided that its owner abandoned it at a time when it was feeling bad and in pain, it becomes very offended. Not all clinics have responsible employees: they may simply forget about the cat and not carry out the necessary procedure. If cleanliness is poorly maintained in a hospital, there is a high risk of contracting a viral infection, which can become deadly for a weakened body. And lastly, hospital fees are high, and in addition to space, you will have to fork out for food and injections.

How to transport it home? The animal will recover from surgical anesthesia gradually, so you will have to pick it up while still asleep. Wait half an hour after surgery and, once you are sure that the bleeding has stopped, you can prepare to go home.

ATTENTION ! Before the operation, be sure to purchase a special blanket (bandage) from the pet store - the cat will have to wear it for several days, before all the stitches are removed, and for a couple more days after, to avoid licking small wounds. Do not be alarmed if an animal in a blanket walks strangely, steps and staggers - this is normal.
IMPORTANT ! The blanket should be made of natural fabric and have ties at the back. Make sure that the animal does not cling to the corners or furniture in the apartment.

For an aggressive animal, you can additionally put on a tight collar and trim the claws short. Before traveling, the cat is given an additional pain-relieving injection, and then placed in a carrier that is wide and comfortable. The animal is transported in a lying position on its right side: when vomiting, the vomit will be easily released and will not enter the trachea, and the load on the heart will be less. In winter, additional insulation is required (if you carry your pet along the street).

Dangerous conditions

Particular attention should be paid to cases when a cat, after sterilization, does not urinate at all for more than a day and cannot “go big” for more than three days. If, in addition to this problem, there are other dangerous signs, you should immediately contact a veterinarian:

suppuration or inflammation of the suture;
temperature increase on the third day after sterilization from 39°C or more;
temperature drop to 37°C or less;
restless behavior of the pet;
refusal to eat and drink for more than a day;
hard, painful stomach.

Possible complications in this case may be intestinal obstruction, volvulus, internal bleeding or inflammation at the site of the suture. Such consequences after sterilization occur quite rarely.

An unfavorable course of the postoperative period may be the result of improper work by the surgeon, the use of unsterile instruments, dirt getting into the suture area, or an animal licking the wound. To avoid serious complications, it is recommended not to remove the blanket from your pet for a week.

In general, when a cat does not go to the toilet after sterilization, most often nothing needs to be done. You just need to wait until she comes to her senses, and on the second day the stool usually returns to normal.

You should not self-medicate - if alarming symptoms appear, it is important to contact a specialist in time for help.

How long can a cat normally go to the toilet after sterilization?

Reference!
Every cat is different and sometimes the fact that she doesn’t go to the toilet doesn’t mean anything bad. It will take a little time and everything will happen by itself, but it’s still better to keep your eyes open.

Doesn't pee

After anesthesia, all processes in the animal’s body slow down and, accordingly, going to the toilet may be delayed.
However, if the cat does not urinate the next day after sterilization, then it needs the help of a veterinarian. If the cat has returned to a normal rhythm of life, eats and drinks, but does not go to the toilet, it is possible that she has developed inflammation of the genitourinary system.

This occurs when the ureters become swollen and urine cannot pass out.

Doesn't poop

If a cat does not have bowel movements for less than three days, then there is nothing wrong with this and there is no need to sound the alarm. However, the absence of bowel movements for more than three days is a reason to start worrying.

Dangerous conditions or complications

Attention!

The first few days after sterilization, it is necessary to monitor the animal’s condition very carefully. The best way out of the situation would be to leave the cat under the supervision of veterinarians.

If the cat remains at home, then you need to monitor her very carefully and immediately contact the clinic in case of alarming symptoms:

inability to go to the toilet three days after surgery;
severe bleeding of the suture;
an increase in body temperature (above 39 degrees) or a strong decrease (below 37 degrees) after a few days;
swelling of the suture or its suppuration;
depressed state of the animal;
refusal of food and water even several days after sterilization;
pale color of mucous membranes;
abdominal pain and severe bloating.

What might the symptoms indicate?

Pale mucous membranes in an animal may be a sign of internal bleeding.
Symptoms may indicate that your cat has had a volvulus.
Another complication is intestinal obstruction.
The inflammatory process at the site of the suture can also cause complications.

READ How to help a cat after sterilization

Important!

If you notice any symptoms, do not delay and take the cat to the veterinary clinic, because she needs urgent help!

If a cat has diarrhea, then a completely different approach to solving the problem is needed. Recognizing diarrhea is not at all difficult, because its main difference is liquid feces.

If your pet has diarrhea, you need to take it to the veterinarian. He will measure the animal’s body temperature, determine the degree of dehydration, and palpate the tummy and internal organs. In addition, the clinic will perform some tests:

examination of urine and feces (for the presence of worms, for hidden bleeding);
blood analysis.

In some cases, it is enough to provide the cat with rest and keep it on a starvation diet for one day.

If a cat experiences fluid loss, it must be replenished through intravenous drips or oral administration. When feeding, you need to follow a diet, and the portion of food should increase gradually.

If diarrhea is a consequence of an infection introduced during sterilization, then in addition to all the above actions, special treatment is also included, which is prescribed by the doctor.

If the following symptoms are detected while caring for your cat, you should immediately contact a veterinarian:

Heartbeat disturbance.
Breathing disorders. The appearance of wheezing during breathing.
Swelling of the tongue or eyelids.
Excessive pallor or brightness of the mucous membranes.

One of the important factors is to provide the pet with complete peace, silence, and isolation from other animals during care. Carefully take care of the wound and the toilet, and then he will quickly recover and will delight you with an attractive and healthy appearance.

General recommendations

Blanket (bandage)

After sterilization, the abdomen must be covered with a special bandage. The bandage is worn all the time: from the end of the operation to the removal of sutures. It is advisable not to remove the bandage for a couple of days so that the cat does not lick the small wounds from the stitches.

The blanket is usually made of natural cotton fabric and does not cause physical discomfort to the animal after surgery. But due to the peculiarities of tactile sensitivity, the cat may be lazy to walk in it or have a strange gait. When the bandage is removed, everything falls into place.

You need to be careful that the cat does not cling to anything with the blanket and does not get stuck anywhere.

Bandage for cats

Eyes

If the cat is handed over to the owners after the operation in a state of anesthesia, then the process of blinking for the pet falls on them. Cats under anesthesia often have their eyes open. To prevent the cornea from drying out, you need to periodically cover your eyes (blink) or drip artificial tears or 0.9% saline solution onto their surface.

General condition of the house

Upon arrival home, the cat should be placed warmly (for example, on a warm heating pad) and on soft bedding, because After anesthesia, the process of thermoregulation is disrupted. It is important to ensure that the cat does not fall from a height, so it is best to place it on the floor. It is necessary to lay down a well-absorbent diaper, because... Until recovery from anesthesia, the cat cannot control the physiological needs to empty the bladder and rectum. There may be trembling throughout the body (general tremor) or vomiting.

Place the cat on its right side.

At first, the cat should not actively play, jump, or climb on pieces of furniture.

On the first day after surgery, the cat must definitely go to the toilet - this is mandatory after anesthesia.
For the first two days, you may need pain relief. You need to monitor your behavior. Signs of pain: meowing, dilated pupils, apathy.
Antibiotic therapy is not required if the operation is planned and carried out taking into account the rules of asepsis and antisepsis.
Vitamin preparations and restoratives are prescribed only to old and weak cats who have undergone a difficult operation and are discussed with the doctor in advance.
In case of urgent need (the suture is bleeding or internal bleeding has been detected), hemostatic therapy may be prescribed.

Coming out of anesthesia

Three types of anesthesia are usually used. After each type of anesthesia, the cat comes to its senses differently.

Muscle relaxants + analgesics. The most effective mixture, used most often. The main disadvantage is the difficult recovery from such anesthesia: from 5-6 hours to a day.
Muscle relaxant + epidural anesthesia. The mixture is slightly toxic, the cat easily tolerates it and quickly recovers from such anesthesia (up to 8 hours maximum). But there is a high probability of complications if the injection into the epidural space is carried out incorrectly - full sensitivity and motor activity in the hind limbs can return up to 2 days. When performing such anesthesia, the qualifications and experience of the surgeon are very important.
Gas (inhalation) anesthesia. A very effective and minimally toxic method, but it is rarely used due to the lack of special equipment and mixtures of substances for anesthesia. The cat comes to its senses almost immediately as soon as the anesthesia machine is turned off.

When recovering from anesthesia, the cat will be out of control for some time, coordination will be impaired, and the cat’s behavior after sterilization may seem inadequate. There are attempts to get up, run somewhere, perhaps meowing, and an obvious lack of understanding of what is happening around. It is important not to let the animal hide in the far dark corner, so that there are no difficulties in removing it. For some time, the cat may not respond to the name, walk slowly, unsteadily and unsteadily. The main thing is that the pet is visible all the time for the first day!

Food and drink

On the day of the operation, the cat does not need to be fed, only watered. If you can’t do it yourself, it’s better to do it through a syringe in a small portion.

Start feeding from the second day with a volume less than the usual portion, approximately 1/3. The cat should drink on its own. Food should be easily digestible and low-fat.

There are cases that a cat does not eat after sterilization for 2-3 days, but only drinks. This can also happen, the main thing is to observe her behavior. If it is not associated with other symptoms, it’s okay.

Processing and removal of seams

Throughout the entire postoperative period, the suture should be clean and dry. Any suppuration, inflammation or bloody wetting is a reason to contact a veterinarian.

Depending on the type of operation, the stitches may be on the abdomen along the linea alba, on the side, or in the form of punctures if the operation was performed using a laparoscope.

Sutures are placed on the muscle layer and on the skin (if on the stomach) or only on the skin (with an incision on the side, the muscles are not cut, but moved apart, and during laparoscopy small punctures are made). Internal sutures are applied with self-absorbing threads, external sutures are applied with surgical thread (it must be removed over time).

Until the stitches are removed, the wound is treated daily with any antiseptic solution, but without alcohol, so as not to cause skin burns. If the veterinarian said that the seam does not need to be processed, eliminate any possibility of contamination of the seam.

On days 7-10, the sutures are removed or dissolved, depending on what kind of thread was used by the veterinarian; he also discusses this after the operation.

Animal food

In the first postoperative hours, your pet's appetite will be reduced; there is no need to force-feed the cat. It's okay if your pet doesn't eat on the first day. The care required is the availability of water. It must be in sufficient quantity.

Veterinarians recommend that after castration, feed the animal dry food, which acidifies urine and is a prevention of urolithiasis. A pet who eats dry food must drink more fluids, otherwise he will have difficulty going to the toilet. To one part dry food there should be three parts water. If he rarely goes to the toilet for a little while, then you should contact the veterinarian, he will prescribe diuretics.

A neutered pet constantly begs for food, but this does not mean that he is hungry. You should not follow his lead, otherwise obesity may develop.

What can be done to alleviate the pet's condition?

Of course, when a cat cannot urinate, it is necessary to urgently take him to the veterinarian, but if this is not possible, then you can put a heating pad on the pet’s perineum and stomach.

Under no circumstances should you massage your cat’s tummy; these actions can only worsen your pet’s condition.

First and urgent aid is to insert a catheter to drain urine. This is a difficult and rather painful procedure and should only be carried out by a qualified specialist, and there are often cases of placing a catheter under general anesthesia. During catheterization, the bladder is washed with antiseptics. Frequent catheterization should not be performed because this procedure leads to swelling of the urinary tract, and as a result, the cat will not be able to urinate. Next, the veterinarian will determine the cause of this condition and prescribe treatment.

Diagnostics

After emergency measures are taken, the cat must undergo the necessary diagnostic procedures to identify an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment. Typically, a urine test is taken from the animal and an ultrasound scan of the abdominal organs, kidneys and bladder is performed.

Injections (tablets, drops) against cat walking

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Injections (tablets, drops) to prevent the cat from wandering.

The Kotofey veterinary clinic received a cat that the owners found in the barn. In their opinion, the cat went to die. Before this, she completely refused to eat. Upon examination, it was determined that the cat was experiencing severe pain in the abdominal area and a slightly elevated temperature (39.4 degrees). When interviewing the owners, it was found that 4 months ago the cat was given an injection of a hormonal drug to prevent sexual heat, “since the cat constantly gives birth.” The owners complain that “The cat is constantly yelling, what should I do?” Previously, similar drugs were also used: “anti-bulk tablets” and “anti-bulk injections”. As you know, the only effective drugs on our market are those whose action is based on the correction of hormonal levels. However, the simplicity and relative cheapness of using these drugs has a downside: gynecological disorders in the functioning of organs and, as a result, ovarian cysts, neoplasms on the uterus, pyometra (purulent endometritis), tumors of the mammary glands, which further spread to other organs and tissues of the animal. The cat was successfully operated on in our clinic and she successfully completed the postoperative period.

In this article, we have prepared photographic materials taken during surgical interventions at the Kotofey veterinary clinic. The photographs illustrate what diseases occur in animals and what doctors have to deal with after the owners use hormonal drugs to regulate sexual heat.

Remember that if “the cat yells, meows, asks for a cat”, do not use “anti-buzz pills” under any circumstances. If your cat is yelling, contact your veterinarian. The best way out of this situation, if you do not plan to nurse kittens, is sterilization. Sterilization of a cat at the Kotofey veterinary clinic has very good statistics and, as a rule, takes place without complications. In addition, we are constantly improving our work day after day. Minimal trauma, quick recovery from anesthesia, good health after surgery, an easy postoperative period - this is the reality of the work of our veterinarians.

So, let's start looking at the photo report.

A tumor of the milk sac in a cat, formed as a result of hormonal disorders. Removal of a tumor of the milk sac in a cat at the Kotofey veterinary clinic is carried out without blood loss.

Numerous cysts on the uterus of a cat. They can be removed exclusively through surgery. As a rule, an ovariohysterectomy (sterilization) is performed with the removal of the uterus and ovaries.

For comparison, pay attention to what a healthy uterus and ovaries should look like in a cat in the article about purulent inflammation of the uterus (pyometra) on our website: https://kotofey.dp.ua/cure/66-pyometra

Here is another photo of numerous cysts on the cat’s uterus:

An unusual case: a very large number of cystic neoplasms on the cat’s uterus. After the operation, the cat felt much better the very next day. The disease caused the cat severe pain and poor health.

The internal contents of the uterus are not a sight for the faint of heart: frozen kittens at the stage of decomposition. The bones of unborn kittens are laid out just above