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Sterilization All
cats should be spayed and neutered, preferably by 6 months of age. This helps limit the risk of disease
and overpopulation. If you do not own potentially prizewinning purebred cats, please spay or neuter them.
There are way too many kittens without homes. Male cats that go through puberty are routinely more aggressive and mark
their territory with urine even if it is in your home. This often produces an odor which is very difficult to get rid of.
Declawing Whether to have your cat declawed or not is a personal decision. The procedure should be avoided if the cat is going to go outside. We believe it is wisest to make your decision early. Typically, just the front feet are operated on. Best time for the procedure: The procedure, if you choose it, is best performed on cats between 4 and 6 months of age. This helps minimize pain and speed healing. They are most often spayed/neutered at that time. Description of procedure: All declawed cats are nerve “blocked” with a local anesthetic, given injections of a potent (narcotic) pain reliever pre- and post-operatively and kept in the hospital for 2 days. They usually are back to their normal activity and antics by the next week. Pain relievers are given in multiple forms and doses for multiple days. |
