What are Complications of Cat Neutering?
Most cats recover from a neuter surgery very well, though some experience complications. cat image by Lori Boggetti from Fotolia.com Neutering your cat can be very beneficial to his health. Neutering eliminates roaming, spraying and fights in 90 percent of male cats, according to the University of California Davis Veterinary School. Neutering also helps protect your cat from incurable diseases such as Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and helps control the cat population. Most veterinarians recommend neutering your cat when he is around six months old. Most neutering procedures do not result in serious complications, but there is a risk of problems as with any surgical procedure. Reaction to Anesthesia Negative or allergic reactions to anesthesia are rare in cats, but they do occur. Veterinarians perform neutering procedures under general anesthesia, usually administered through an IV. To minimize problems relating to anesthesia, many veterinarians perform blood work prior to surgery
