HajraaVet Clinic
What You'll Learn
- Why neutering benefits your cat's health and behaviour
- What actually happens on surgery day
- A day-by-day recovery timeline
- Typical costs and what's included
- Common myths, debunked
Neutering is one of the most impactful things you can do for a cat's long-term health and wellbeing. This guide walks through what the procedure actually involves, why vets recommend it, and exactly what to expect before, during and after surgery so you can go in feeling prepared rather than anxious.
Neutering (castration in males, spaying in females) is a routine surgical procedure that removes the reproductive organs under general anaesthesia. It's one of the most commonly performed — and safest — procedures in veterinary medicine, typically done from around 4–6 months of age.
Recovery Timeline
Day 1
Surgery day
Your cat goes home the same evening, groggy and wanting to sleep. Keep them warm, quiet and confined to one room.
👨⚕️ Dr. Amirah Hassan's Advice
DVM, Internal Medicine
“Keep your cat indoors and away from jumping for the first 7 days — most complications we see come from cats being too active, too soon.”
Interested in Surgery & Neutering?
Spay/neuter and minor soft-tissue surgery
Questions & Experiences (2)
Siti N.
This really put my mind at ease before my kitten's surgery next week. The recovery timeline is exactly what I needed!
Ravi K.
Is it normal for the incision to look a little pink on day 2? Everything else seems fine.