Guiding Cats Through Spay/Neuter Intake & Examination
These videos provide detailed instructions on properly assessing the medical condition of animals during intake. Included are videos on:
- Intake: Cats
- Transferring Cats from Carriers
- Carrying Awake Cats
- Solo Medical Exams for Cats
- Two-Person Medical Exams for Cats
- Determining the Sex of Cats
- Determining if Patients Have Already Been Spayed/Neutered
- Shaving Cats to Check Alteration Status
- Transferring Cats into Enclosures
Intake: Cats
Watch to learn proper protocol for accepting cats into your care for spay/neuter surgery. Plus, discover the key things you must do to prepare cats and kittens for a spay/neuter procedure.
Transferring Cats from Carriers
It is less stressful for a cat to exit their carrier independently than to be physically removed. This video shows you tips and techniques on how to accomplish this for the benefit of both the cat and the handler.
Carrying Awake Cats
Learn how to create a feeling of comfort and security for awake cats when carrying them inside the clinic.
Solo Medical Exams for Cats
Preoperative exams on cats can be accomplished by one person to remain efficient, while still minimizing the stress associated with exams and medications.
Two-Person Medical Exams for Cats
Using an extra person to help gently restrain cats for preoperative exams can speed up your flow during check-in.
Determining the Sex of Cats
Determining if Patients Have Already Been Spayed/Neutered
Learn simple ways to determine whether or not a cat or dog has been spayed or neutered. We’ll show you specific indicators to look for reproductive status, including scars, tattoos, and other physical indicators.
Shaving Cats to Check Alteration Status
Sometimes we receive cats for surgery that we suspect have already been spayed or neutered. Shaving an area on their abdomen where the spay incision or tattoo would be located can save an animal from unnecessary anesthesia and perhaps even surgery. Handling the cat in a low-stress manner will encourage the cat to be more compliant, thus increasing your chances of successfully shaving an area.
Transferring Cats into Enclosures
Learn best practices for placing cats into their enclosures to help relieve their stress while waiting for surgery.
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