Dog Castration, Singapore Toa Payoh Vets, castration, neutering, dogs, cats, rabbits, Singapore Toa Payoh Vets

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Date: 13 September, 2008

Focus: Small animals - dogs, cats, hamsters & rabbits

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*10 a.m - 5 p.m (Mon - Sun, except Sat). Dr Sing Kong Yuen. By Appointment Only.

*6 p.m - 10 p.m (Mon - Fri). 10am - 5pm (Sat). Dr Jason Teo. House-calls available.

Appointment preferred.
Tel: 6254-3326, 9668-6469

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Fax: +65 6256 0501

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INFORMATION FOR PET OWNERS

NEUTERING OR CASTRATION OF A MALE CAT, RABBIT, HAMSTER OR GUINEA PIG AT TOA PAYOH VETS

WHAT TO EXPECT.
The veterinarian removes the two testicles of the male cat, rabbit, hamster or guinea pig. This surgical procedure is called neutering or castration.

WHAT TO DO BEFORE.
Make appointment 6254-3326, 9668-6469 for surgery. The pet must be healthy and not obese (if possible). He is active and has an excellent appetite. Cats should have their last vaccination less than 12 months ago. Bathe the pet the night before and wash his private parts and lower abdomen thoroughly. Make sure your pet has no skin disease or fleas and lice. Bring the pet to the surgery at 9 a.m after making an appointment.

FOR RABBITS & HAMSTERS. The rabbit or hamster must be clean in its belly area too. There is no need to starve the rabbit or hamster for 12 hours before surgery.

FOR CAT. Don't give food and water after 8 p.m the day before the surgery and in the morning of the surgery date. Make sure the cat has passed motion and urine. He has no ticks or skin diseases. Bring the cat into the surgery at around 9 a.m. after making the appointment the day before.

WHAT TO DO DURING.
The pet is given a tranquiliser and a general anaesthesia using isoflurane gas. The skin in the midline, above the scrotum is incised. The testicles are removed from the scrotum or under the skin (if undescended).

Antibiotic powder is sprinkled on the wound. A water-proof plaster covers the wound to prevent licking.

An Elizabeth collar may be provided for dogs.

WHAT TO DO AFTER.
FOR CATS. The owner takes the cat home at around 5 p.m. Make sure that the cat does not jump and run around for the next 7 - 14 days. Check the wound daily for signs of itchiness or infection. Consult the vet promptly if the cat is not eating or active or he keeps licking the wound from day 3. The phone number is 9668-6469.

FOR CATS, RABBITS AND HAMSTERS. There are no stitches. Make sure the pet is kept in a clean environment for the next 14 days. Change litter or newspapers frequently for at least 14 days. Tel 9668 6469 if you have any problems after surgery.

Cats and rabbits are given injectable anaesthetics for neutering and spay, unlike the dog.

In the rabbit, an antidote injection is given to the rabbit so that he or she can wake up faster. They usually wake up in less than 10 minutes after surgery.

Dogs and cats do not need antidote injections. They usually wake up within 10 minutes after surgery.

INFORMATION

Cat passes stool during anaesthesia and urine after castration.

Gas anaesthesia of cat for castration, Singapore

ANAESTHETIC TIP FOR VETS
Isoflurane gas given for less than 60 seconds is extremely effected when given gas by mask if the cat reacts in pain during surgery after getting xylazine/ketamine IM combination anaesthesia.

Singapore stray cats neutered, 10months. Toa Payoh Vets

Male cats, 10 months, scrotal incision, vertical. Singapore. Toa Payoh Vets

Pictures in 2008.
An 18-year-old man was kind enough to adopt the 2 beautiful male cats as kittens from the Cat Welfare Society. He cared for them very well as you can appreciate their beautiful coats and excellent bodily condition. He sent them for neuter a 8 months of age.
I did not ask why he sent them for neuter.

Stray cat netuered, operating table. Toa Payoh Vets.

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Pain killer tranquiliser & general anaesthesia using gas are used at Toa Payoh Vets as in the dog. Although NEUTER can be done at short notice, it is best for the cat, if the owner will starve it for 24 hours, make sure it passes urine and stools before surgery and washes its private parts before going to the surgery. In the cat, there is no stitching of the wound after NEUTER. It is important that the NEUTER area be kept very clean.

I find that it is best to let the patient rest for at least 24 to 48 hours before going home, so that its body recovers from the stress and pain of surgery and to minimise licking of the wound. However, Singaporeans want to bring back the pet immediately.

UNDESCENDED TESTICLE

What should you do when the cat or the dog has undescended (retained) testicles? Two testicles should have descended into the scrotum by the time the cat is six months old. Yet, there will be cases when one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum. The undescended testicle may be felt under the skin or it may be inside the abdomen.

The risk of the undescended testicle or testicles becoming cancerous is higher. You may not be aware of the growth as you seldom check an older cat. The cancerous growth can be as large as a hen's egg by the time the dog is over 10 years old. The cancerous cells deteriorate and cause pain or death in the older cat.

It may be sensible to get the undescended testicle removed by your veterinary surgeon when the cat is 6 months old. Consult your veterinarian for more advice.

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