Age to Spay a Cat
I have an 8
year old Himalayan female cat who is not fixed, is she too old to have
the procedure done?
Spayed cats
are healthier, have fewer medical emergencies and live longer. Spaying
is always desirable at any age. The limiting factor is the safety level
of anesthesia at various ages. In general, most cats can be safely
anesthetized from six weeks to twelve years of age. Many cats are are
quite strong at healthy many years past twelve. The best plan is to
have your veterinarian examine her and run a blood panel. If all checks
out fine, proceed with the surgery. She'll be happier and healthier
in the long run.
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