OUR SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
FOR UNOWNED CATS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY
The day before the clinic cats are humanely trapped in specially designed capture cages.
The cat, in its cage, is then moved to a comfortable quiet area. Early the next morning the cat, in its cage, is
taken to our clinic. The caregiver checks in and fills out the necessary paper work.
taken to our clinic. The caregiver checks in and fills out the necessary paper work.
The cat, in its cage, is taken to the first station
by a volunteer.
Here a veterinarian and assistant give an injection
to anesthetize the cat.
Once anesthetized, the cat is removed from the capture cage,
weighed, given an ID collar and medical record. The cat is then
transported to the pre-op prep station.
weighed, given an ID collar and medical record. The cat is then
transported to the pre-op prep station.
Here the surgical area is clipped, washed,
and wiped with betadine solution.
Ophthalmic ointment is put into the eyes
for protection.
Here 5 volunteer veterinarians are performing spay or neuter surgery.
They also tip the left ear. If there are any additional medical
issues, such as wounds or eye injuries, they are addressed at this time.
After surgery, the cat is transported to the post-op
vaccination station. Here Feline Distemper (FVRCP)
and Rabies vaccinations are given along with an
antibiotic. The surgery site and tipped ear are checked.
If the surgeon requests that fluids be
given, it is done at this time.
The next stop is for an ID photo
which will be attached to the
medical record.
While the cats are in surgery, the
cages (also labeled with each
cat's ID number) are washed,
dried, and lined with clean
newspaper.
The final stop is at the TLC table where recovery is monitored.
The lights over the table provide warmth. Heart rate and
respirations are watched and recorded. The surgery site is
checked. It is also a chance for the volunteers to provide a
loving touch on these cats that are feral.
The lights over the table provide warmth. Heart rate and
respirations are watched and recorded. The surgery site is
checked. It is also a chance for the volunteers to provide a
loving touch on these cats that are feral.
As each cat wakes up it is returned to the clean cage that is
waiting......Once the cat is alert and sitting up, it is ready for
discharge. Matching the ID number, the caregiver is given
the cat, a Rabies certificate, and a post-op instruction sheet
which includes a phone number in case of any questions
or problems.
waiting......Once the cat is alert and sitting up, it is ready for
discharge. Matching the ID number, the caregiver is given
the cat, a Rabies certificate, and a post-op instruction sheet
which includes a phone number in case of any questions
or problems.
Now you know what we do.
PLEASE go to our giving
page and help in any way
that you can.
PLEASE go to our giving
page and help in any way
that you can.
