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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 |
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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!* |
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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 |
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"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. |
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"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 |
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"sue and dave" wrote in message ... Sue ( yep, the Western Maine one) That's what I was wondering, too. ;-) Cathy |
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"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 |
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"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 |
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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 |
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