Francis' "little procedure"

Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?

Priscilla

On 2005-02-01, Priscilla H. Ballou penned:

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?


It's definitely a little bit sad to me. When I was nine years old, I cried
the day Puma (RB, dog) was snipped. But unfortunately, given the reality (way
too many unwanted pets, behavioral issues, and the inability to teach pets
"safer sex"), it's the best thing. At least in my opinion.

The spay procedure on girls is a lot more invasive than the neutering
procedure on boys. If I had thought it reasonable not to do this to Oscar, I
would have avoided it. But I'm glad she had it done.

--
monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!*

HI Priscilla,

I'm in the process of arranging the ritual for my siamese Moxie who is 6
years old and still intact. Vet visit Friday for pre-surg check/labs and
then schedule the neuter.

This winter he has taken to the time-honored tradition of Male Cat Marking
and this morning backed up against ME in bed and plastered the duvet with
grossness.

He is the epitome of Handsome Male Cat, but the innate behavior that
arrived ( which I truly did not expect to happen after all this time)
rules out his retaining the gonad equipment.

I've sent for the Feliway to help curtail the behavior as much as possible
for as long as possible, until he regains some propriety about his home and
surroundings.

I'm also feeling very guilty that I did not do this when I should have.

So yes, I understand your feeling sad, but I also know you've done the
right thing!

Sue
( yep, the Western Maine one)

"Priscilla H. Ballou" wrote in message
...
Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?

Priscilla

"Priscilla H. Ballou" wrote in message
...
Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?


I imagine Margaret S. has had this feeling. LOL! Your timing is
impeccable.

"Priscilla H. Ballou" wrote in message
...
Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?

Priscilla

Nope. Because Herrie became an indoor cat, was already sexually mature - an
older kitten - when I adopted him, & he pee stunk to high heaven! It reeked
so badly that if his litter box needed new scooping, my eyes smarted, when I
entered his initial "seclusion" room.

Cathy

"sue and dave" wrote in message
...
Sue
( yep, the Western Maine one)

That's what I was wondering, too. ;-)

Cathy

"Priscilla H. Ballou" wrote in message
...
Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?

Honestly, no. Loki came from the shelter already neutered at 12 weeks, but
Bartleby was 8 weeks and too small, they said. (This was before I
volunteered at a different shelter) My vet at the time would not neuter
until he was 6 months. I was so happy when 6 months arrived and I could get
it done. I was really afraid he was going to start spraying and developing
intact male behavior. Yes, I was a little fearful because my baby was going
under anesthesia, but that was it.

--
-Kelly
kelly at farringtons dot net
"Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG

"Priscilla H. Ballou" wrote in message
...
Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?


Nope just be happy thinking about all the **** you won't have to wipe off
the walls and sponge off your furniture. Also after a few years when you
have a massive fluffy cuddle cushion..........you will feel a lot happier.
;o)
--

I.P.Freely

Priscilla H. Ballou wrote:
Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?

Priscilla

My kitten Elwood went in for the snippage today too!

I thought he would be all mellow and relaxed once I got him home, but he
is very hyper!

I guess he doesn't miss them that much.

Hope your Francis recovery goes well too.

Justin

in article , Priscilla H. Ballou at
wrote on 2/1/05 2:44 PM:

Well, Francis had his cold trip in his carrier this morning. OK, not so
cold since he had a hot water bottle (it was 11 F so I relented) and was
traveling on my lap in the cab of my neighbor's pickup truck. I dropped
him off at about 7:45, and around 9:30 I got a call from the vet that
Francis was done with surgery, was a little groggy, and would sleep for
the afternoon. I had also asked them to clip his claws, and he got
chipped while he was under.

I go pick up my little baby after work, and my neighbor will drive us
home.

I know this was the right thing to do, and that it'll be for his good,
but part of me is feeling sad. He's a beautiful young male, with very
distinct and bulgy balls. He could have been the icon of healthy
maleness. Those distinctive balls are gone now, and so is some of his
maleness. I feel sad about that, while I know I wouldn't have
considered doing anything different.

Does anyone else experience this when they have their cats neutered?

Priscilla

Well, I tell you what, my big boys maleness being snipped has never kept him
from acting VERY male. There is no mistaking his boyish swagger and brag.
Where as Sugar and Pearl are very feminine acting with Sugar being coy and
wide eyed and Pearl very queenly and demanding. There is just more to being
a boy and girl than hormones alone I believe otherwise they would all behave
the same and not have such distinctive traits. I'm glad he came through like
a trouper.