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                                      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.   
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                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.
             

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                                              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.
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                    Here the surgical area is clipped, washed,
                    and wiped with betadine solution. 
                    Ophthalmic ointment is put into the eyes 
                    for protection.

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                              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.
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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. 



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                                                If the surgeon requests that fluids be
                                                given, it is done at this time.

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      The next stop is for an ID photo 
      which will be attached to the
      medical record.

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                                                              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.
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                                         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.  

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                                             Now you know what we do.
                                      
                                      PLEASE  go to our giving
                                      page and help in any way
                                      that you can.

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