Cats are at risk of a variety of diseases and injuries and require regular check-ups and prevention. Cancer, pyometra, urinary tract stones, etc. need early treatment. Provide a safe environment to avoid broken bones and accidental drinking. Prevent periodontal disease with regular teeth cleaning. Choose a regular hospital and veterinarian to perform necessary examinations and pre- and post-operative care to reduce anesthesia risks. Pay attention to your cat’s daily habits, eat properly, exercise, and have regular physical examinations to prevent diseases.

Surgery is often an unavoidable part of a cat’s life. Whether it is cancer, pyometra, or urinary tract stones, cats may step onto the operating table. However, the risks of anesthesia during surgery always worry surgeons. Today, let’s talk in depth about how to prevent these six major diseases and injuries, and how to reduce the risk of anesthesia for cats.

1. Cancer: Early detection and early treatment can protect the health of cats

Cat cancer is also fatal. Breast cancer, obese cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, etc. are all common types of cancer in cats. Because cats have a habit of hiding their discomfort, cancer is often discovered too late. Therefore, regular health check-ups and early detection of signs of cancer are the keys to protecting your cat’s health. Once you find that your cat has abnormal symptoms, you must seek medical treatment promptly and follow the veterinarian’s advice for surgery and anti-cancer treatment.

2. Pyometra: sterilization surgery, prevention is better than cure

Unneutered female cats are prone to pyometra, a serious disease caused by bacterial infection disease. For the health of your cat, it is a wise choice to undergo neutering surgery as early as possible. Not only does neutering prevent pyometra, it also reduces your cat's risk of other reproductive diseases. Of course, neutering surgery also requires anesthesia, but choosing a regular animal hospital and an experienced veterinarian can greatly reduce the risks of surgery.

3. Urinary tract stones: Eat properly to prevent stone formation

Urinary tract stones are a common urinary system disease in cats, especially male cats are more susceptible. The key to preventing urinary tract stones is to eat a reasonable diet, ensure that cats take in enough water, and reduce urine concentration. In addition, regular physical examinations for cats and timely detection and treatment of urinary tract stones are also important means to reduce the risk of surgery.

4. Accidental drinking: manage carefully and avoid dangerous items

Cats’ curiosity often puts them in danger. Accidental ingestion of long ropes, rubber products, batteries and other items may cause cats to require surgery. As scavengers, we need to carefully manage cats’ living environment and ensure that dangerous items are kept away from their reach. At the same time, regular physical examinations for cats and timely detection and treatment of accidental ingestion problems are also effective ways to reduce the risk of surgery.

5. Fractures: Safe environment to reduce accidents

Although fractures in cats are relatively rare, they still require surgical treatment once they occur. In order to prevent cats from fractures, we need to provide them with a safe living environment and avoid falls from heights and accidental impacts. In addition, regular physical examinations for cats and timely detection and treatment of bone problems are also key to reducing the risks of surgery.

6. Periodontal disease: Clean teeth regularly to protect oral health

Periodontal disease is a common oral disease in cats, and surgical treatment is required in severe cases. In order to prevent the occurrence of periodontal disease, we need to clean the cat’s oral cavity regularly and use professional pet toothbrushes and toothpaste to maintain the cat’s oral health. In addition, taking your cat to the animal hospital for oral examination regularly to detect and deal with periodontal disease problems in a timely manner is also an effective measure to reduce the risk of surgery.

How to reduce the risk of anesthesia?

Anesthesia is an inevitable part of surgery, but we can reduce the risk of anesthesia in cats through some methods. First, choose a regular animal hospital and an experienced veterinarian to perform the surgery to ensure safety during the operation. Secondly, conduct necessary examinations, such as blood tests, etc. before surgery to assess the cat’s anesthesia risks. Additionally, following your veterinarian’s recommendations and providing your cat with appropriate pre- and post-operative care is also key to reducing the risk of anesthesia.

To prevent diseases, start with daily actions

Preventing diseases is the most effective way to reduce the risk of cat surgery. In addition to the preventive measures against the six major diseases mentioned above, we also need to pay attention to the daily habits of cats. A reasonable diet, regular exercise, and maintaining a good work and rest routine can help improve your cat's immunity and prevent the occurrence of diseases. In addition, regular physical examinations for cats to detect and deal with potential health problems in a timely manner are also important means of preventing diseases.

I hope that every poop scraper can become a messenger to protect the health of cats, so that they can thrive under the care of love!