As the days get longer and the weather begins to warm up, spring is officially on our doorstep! While we all enjoy the sunshine, spring also brings a significant change for our feline friends: the start of the breeding season.
If you have an unspayed female cat at home, you might soon notice her acting a little differently. The change in daylight triggers the “heat” cycle in cats. This can lead to extreme restlessness, loud vocalization (often yowling at all hours of the night!), and a very strong, sometimes desperate urge to escape outside to find a mate. It’s an incredibly stressful time for both her and your household.
At Queens Crescent Veterinary Clinic , we highly recommend booking intact female cats in for an ovariohysterectomy (commonly known as spaying) before the spring season is in full swing.
Why Should I Spay My Cat?
Spaying your cat is one of the most responsible and caring things you can do for her long-term health and happiness. Beyond preventing unwanted litters, the procedure offers incredible lifelong benefits:
- Prevents Life-Threatening Infections: Spaying completely removes the risk of pyometra, a severe and potentially fatal bacterial infection of the womb that is very common in older, unspayed cats.
- Dramatically Reduces Cancer Risk: If a cat is spayed early in life, it drastically lowers her chances of developing mammary (breast) cancer later on.
- Eliminates the Stress of Heat Cycles: Your cat will no longer experience the physical and emotional frustration of going into heat every few weeks from spring through autumn.
- Keeps Her Safe: Without the hormonal urge to roam and find a mate, she is much less likely to wander far from home, greatly reducing her risk of road traffic accidents or getting into fights with other cats.
- Helps the Pet Population: By spaying your cat, you are doing your part to prevent accidental litters and reduce the heavy strain on local animal shelters.
What Does the Procedure Involve?
The word “ovariohysterectomy” might sound intimidating, but it is a very routine procedure! It involves the surgical removal of the ovaries and the uterus under a general anesthetic.
Your cat will typically be dropped off with us in the morning and be back home recovering comfortably in her own bed by the evening. Our team will guide you through every single step of her aftercare to ensure a smooth, comfortable recovery.
Beat the Spring Rush!
Don’t wait for the midnight yowling to begin! Take action now to keep your cat healthy, happy, and safe this spring.
Ready to book your wee one in or have some questions? Give us a wee call on 0141 332 1934 to schedule her procedure or set up a consultation with one of our vets.
