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Spaying your Female Cat

Pre-anesthetic Blood work:

Preanesthetic blood work before spaying a cat helps assess overall health, identify potential complications during anesthesia and surgery, and ensure the cat is a good candidate for the procedure, allowing for adjustments to the anesthetic plan if necessary. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Assessing Overall Health:

Preanesthetic blood work, often including a complete blood count (CBC) and a chemistry panel, helps evaluate the cat's organ function (kidneys and liver), electrolyte balance, and blood cell counts. 

Detecting Hidden Conditions:

This blood work can reveal underlying health issues, like kidney or liver disease, that might not be apparent during a physical exam and could be exacerbated by anesthesia or surgery. 

Optimizing Anesthesia:

Knowing the cat's health status allows veterinarians to choose the most appropriate anesthetic protocol and adjust dosages to minimize risks. 

Establishing a Baseline:

For young, healthy cats, preanesthetic blood work can establish a baseline for future health monitoring, allowing veterinarians to compare future results to identify any changes or problems. 

Specific Tests:

• CBC: Checks red blood cells (for anemia), white blood cells (for infection), and platelets (for clotting ability). 
  
  
• Chemistry Panel: Evaluates liver and kidney function, blood glucose levels, and electrolyte balance.

Why it's important:

• Safety: Anesthesia can be risky, and preanesthetic blood work helps identify potential problems that could increase those risks. 
  
  
• Early Detection: It can help catch health problems early, allowing for timely treatment and potentially preventing more serious complications. 
  
  
• Peace of Mind: Knowing that your cat is healthy and that the anesthesia plan is safe can provide peace of mind for both you and the veterinary team. 

Cost for a healthy, uncomplicated spay: $450 without pre-anesthetic bloodwork, $787.18 with blood work.

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