The mortality rate of cat sterilization is not high, it can be said to be very low, about one in ten thousand. The risk of cat sterilization and death mainly lies in anesthesia. If the anesthetic dose is not well controlled, the risk of surgery will increase. If only domestic anesthetics can be used in a pet hospital with poor medical conditions, the cat’s risk will be greatly increased. If the cat is infected with certain diseases before sterilization, or does not pay attention to care after sterilization, it may also cause the cat to die during or after the operation.

Cat sterilization care matters:

1. It is best to wait until the cat is 6-8 months old to be neutered, and ensure that the cat weighs more than 6 pounds. This is because the body organs of a too young cat are immature and the weight is too light, so the cat may not be able to withstand the effects of anesthesia. Spring and autumn are the best.

2. Cat sterilization surgery should be performed at least after the first vaccination, preferably two weeks after all vaccinations are completed. Making sure the immunity is fully effective before going to the hospital for surgery can effectively reduce disease infection and contagion.

3. Before surgery, the doctor will generally conduct a physical examination on the cat, assess the cat’s individual health status, and then decide on the surgical plan.

4. Don’t turn the cat’s body at will. After the sterilization operation, the pet hospital will usually let the cat lie flat in a cage or mat. At this time, the cat cannot be moved to change its lying posture. This posture needs to be maintained for a period of time and can only be changed after the cat gradually wakes up.

5. Do not put the pulled out cat’s tongue back. When some cat owners first see their neutered cats, they think the cat’s tongue hanging out looks unsightly, as if the cat’s tongue is stuck inside. This is very dangerous because after the cat is anesthetized, the whole body is loose, including the cat’s tongue. If it is stuffed into the mouth, the cat’s tongue may block the respiratory tract and cause suffocation.