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Yes, it is safe to spay a cat during its heat cycle. There is a very small risk of noticeable personality changes associated with this, but this is much lower than the risk of unwanted kittens from an intact.
There are more potential surgical complications because the reproductive tract is enlarged and much more vascular during an active heat cycle. Some of the potential complications include ovarian remnants being left, difficulty controlling bleeding due to increased blood flow through the area and risk of not adequately closing down the cervix. However, your veterinarian will be aware of these risks and take precautions as needed to address them. The healing time may also be slightly longer.
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∙ 15y agoYou should probably wait until she is not in heat, but I am not a cat expert. Besides, this kind of serious matter should be asked to your vet! So call your local vet up and ask him/her today.
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This greatly depends on the vet. Many vets will spay a cat even if she is in heat, although there is some debate on whether this is safe due to the increased amount of blood flow in the uterus, thereby possibly causing the cat to bleed out. This is a very small risk, however.
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∙ 13y agoOf course! Many believe that the earlier the kitten is spayed or neutered, the better as kittens will recover much faster than adults. Some vets will spay or neuter as early as 10-14 weeks of age, and some will wait until the kitten is 5 months old or a certain weight before conducting the procedure.
Spaying and neutering kittens before 5 or 6 months old - before they hit sexual maturity - ensures that they do not develop any unwanted behaviour such as being loud, spraying (even female cats will spray when in heat), or attempting to get out of the house at every opportunity to find mate.
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∙ 13y agoYou can spay a female while she is in heat but it is a lot more risky because the uterus will be engorged as will the blood vessels feeding it. Most vets will recommend waiting until her heat is over.
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∙ 14y agoGenerally, yes, it is safe to have a female dog spayed while in heat. However, spaying before the onset of the first heat will greatly reduce risk for breast and other cancers.
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∙ 14y agoYes, I'm pretty sure.
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My cat was just spayed and is still in heat... If a cat is spayed during heat cycle will the heat cycle continue?
cats still have hormones even after spaying but heat should stop soon
Is there a way to neuter a cat while it is in heat?
Yes, a cat can be spayed when it is in heat. It will cost more and it is a riskier operation.
Can a cat be spayed when she is in heat?
Yes.
Why is your cat in heat constantly?
Because she has not been spayed or impregnated. You need to have her spayed.
How do you make a cat think that you are getting it pregnant without really getting it pregnant?
You can't. A cat will stay in heat and continue to come into heat unless a male cat mates with her, or she is spayed. Unlike most mammals, cats will only ovulate while in the act of mating, so nothing else (unless spayed) will actually stop the heat cycle.
Can a spayed cat go into heat if she is around a unspayed cat?
Normally, no. However, if not all of the ovarian tissue was removed when the cat was spayed, then yes she can. And she would not need to be triggered by an unaltered cat.
Does a cat lose her kittens if she gets spayed?
If there's a Little of the ovaries left, a spayed cat can still go into heat. But with the uterus missing, it can't get pregnant.
Is there anything you can do to stop the whining when a kitten is in heat?
No. There is nothing you can do. Wait until the cat's heat stops and get her spayed.
Can a cat be spayed during oestrus?
Yes, but it is much easier for her if you wait until she is past that period. Also, you can have a cat spayed at 4 or 5 months before she goes into heat.
What are the signs that a cat has been spayed?
There is no way to determine from looking at a female cat if she has been spayed. She just wouldn't come into heat at breeding time. She just won't get pregnant. A veterinarian could determine if she was spayed, from a blood test, but unless you knew the cat's history, it could be difficult to deterimine.
Is there any other way of removing s cat on heat besides spaying a female?
Female cats go into heat at the end of their estrus cycle (the feline equivalent of a human female menstrual cycle). When a female cat is spayed they undergo a hysterectomy essentially where the uterus is removed. So to answer the question, no, the only way to stop a female cat from going into heat is to have her spayed.
What are the health benefits of spaying female pets?
The reason you should get your cat spayed is because she will be in heat often. It's not fun when you have a horny cat. Also, if she is in heat and is an outdoor cat, there is a big chance she will have some babies. And baby cats are a problem unless you are a cat breeder. So, in the words of Bob Barker, "Get your cats and dogs spayed and neutered".
