The common name of ragdoll cat is ragdoll cat. Ragdoll cats are docile and quiet, very friendly to people, and have strong tolerance. They are often mistaken for lack of pain, and are most suitable for families with children. Ragdoll cats are gentle and elegant cats both on the outside and on the inside. So how can we make a gentle Ragdoll cat healthier? A friend heard that sterilizing a Ragdoll cat can make it healthier. . So what are the precautions for sterilizing Ragdoll cats?

Ragdoll cat sterilization surgery:

1. As Ragdoll female cats grow older, Ragdoll female cats that are constantly in estrus may encounter problems such as uterine and ovarian lesions, breast tumors, especially malignant tumors, and reproductive system infections, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.

2. We have conducted the following survey at the pet hospital: 70%-80% of Ragdoll female cat owners will accept the recommendation of female cat sterilization based on the recommendation of pet doctors. The remaining owners have endured the estrus of Ragdoll female cats. After torture, sterilization is recommended.

Is sterilization surgery for Ragdoll cats dangerous?

When it comes to surgery, people inevitably think of the word danger. In fact, this is not the case. Although the sterilization operation for female Ragdoll cats is more difficult than that for male cats and involves issues such as abdominal dissection and sutures, pet medical care has gradually improved nowadays, and sterilization of female Ragdoll cats is only a routine surgery in hospitals. Veterinarians with medical licenses can operate it skillfully. As long as relevant preoperative examinations are done, the surgical procedures are followed, and postoperative care is taken, there is no surgical risk. Moreover, the current clinical application of inhaled anesthesia and intradermal suturing technology has greatly reduced the possibility of surgical accidents!

Precautions for Ragdoll sterilization surgery:

1. The best time for sterilization of Ragdoll cats

1. The best time for sterilization of female Ragdoll cats is generally before sexual maturity, that is, before the first estrus at 6 to 7 months of age.

2. The sterilization operation should be performed as early as possible. The operation can be performed 4-6 months after the female Ragdoll cat is born. The sooner you start, the better you can avoid reproductive diseases. Research shows that the older the cat is neutered, the greater the chance that the female cat will develop mammary tumors in the future. However, there is no research showing that neutering female Ragdoll cats before they reach sexual maturity will affect their development.

3. If your female Ragdoll cat is sexually mature or is a multi-parous Ragdoll female cat, it is recommended to perform surgery during the estrus period, which is the resting period of the Ragdoll female cat. Try to avoid surgery during the estrus period.

2. Daily care must be taken after Ragdoll cats are sterilized

1. A container such as a large cardboard box that can at least accommodate a lying Ragdoll cat.

2. A clean small cotton mattress placed under the box can allow the Ragdoll cat to lie down comfortably after surgery. Regarding disinfection, you can soak the cleaned mattress in DettolOr 84% liquid, and then exposed to strong sunlight for more than 1 hour.

3. Clean quilt. Due to the operation itself and the power of the anesthetic, the Ragdoll cat's body temperature will be very low after surgery, and the body's ability to withstand the cold will decrease, so it is important to keep the Ragdoll cat warm.

4. For eye drops, use eye drops that ordinary people use, such as chloramphenicol eye drops. They can be used if the injury is inflamed.

5. Ragdoll female cats are just like humans. They are physically and mentally fragile after surgery and need careful care from their owners. Try to provide care in the hospital before waking up from anesthesia to avoid soaking the sterilized gauze at the abdominal wound with the urine of the female Ragdoll cat before waking up from anesthesia after surgery. Antibiotics and pain-relieving injections or medications will be used for the first three days after surgery. After surgery, encourage the Ragdoll cats to drink water on their own and feed them nutritious and comprehensive food. Pay more attention to whether the female Ragdoll cat has normal bowel movements. Surgical clothing should be worn during the recovery period to avoid contamination caused by ragdoll cats licking the wound.

Misunderstandings about sterilizing Ragdoll cats:

Ragdoll cats no longer need to be neutered after going into heat (1)

Expert opinion: Disturbed estrous cycle is a warning sign of disease invasion. The estrus of a female Ragdoll cat is affected by many factors such as smell, season, health status, intervention of other animals, etc. After sexual maturity, the hormones in the female Ragdoll cat accumulate over time and cannot be released, which can also cause estrus disorders. Moreover, the Ragdoll cat that was originally in estrus suddenly stopped being in estrus, which is also a sign of hormonal disorder. Both of these symptoms sound the alarm to the owner that the female Ragdoll cat has a reproductive system disease, and they must seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

Misunderstandings about adding more nutrients to female Ragdoll cats after sterilization (2)

Ragdoll female cats should be supplemented with high-quality, easy-to-digest meat and fish protein after sterilization. Do not give the Ragdoll cat excessive food supplements, or even overeating. This will cause the Ragdoll cat's body to have an overreaction and cause indigestion. Try to avoid ragdoll cats eating "red light district foods" such as animal offal, beef and mutton, and cooked food for humans. Unconventional food, especially homemade food, should also be avoided on the Ragdoll cat’s dinner plate to avoid causing allergies. It is recommended to listen to the doctor’s advice and give Ragdoll cats professional post-operative care pet food.

Ragdoll cats are gentle and elegant cats both on the outside and on the inside. So how can we make a gentle Ragdoll cat healthier? A friend heard that as long as the Ragdoll cat is sterilized, it can make it healthier. Dear readers, have you mastered the relevant knowledge about the sterilization of Ragdoll cats? I hope the above content can help you.