Hand-Wringing Over Neuter

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Well .. in the interest of love, longevity & no accidental siring of unwanted future litters, our recently adopted kitty Si, is going in for his neuter tomorrow morning.  It's been 20+ years since I've owned a cat, although I was I was raised with them my whole life.  My last amazing soul was a female Siamese & she was sooooo very different from this black, stray, bossy little man.   LOL

Has anyone had any experience with the laser neuter by chance?  I've been Googling around & opinions seem 50/50. 

We just want the best alternative for this little guy who adopted us.

And since it's been so long since I've had a kitten (he's about 6-8mos old) - is it silly or prudent to send his favorite blanket with him to recover at the vet on until we pick him up?

Thanks in advance for input & reassurance.  :)
 

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It is actually a GREAT idea to send his blanket! Or a shirt that has your smell. It will give him comfort.

I don't know what type of surgery my vet did for my 2 boys.
 

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Neutering cats is much easier on them than spaying.  It's just 2 little slits and then they're done.  My last 2 kitties have had laser surgery and did perfectly fine after.  My little guy was a bit neurotic from the anesthesia wearing off, but he settled down just fine and was gingerly jumping the next day.  Sending a dirty towel with him is a great idea.  Just be sure you write your name on it so it doesn't get washed with the clinic's laundry!  He may end up staying in his carrier most of the time anyway.
 

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Neutering is normally a 5-minute procedure.  Not come across laser neutering but my Siamese who was neutered last summer and all the other cats I've had neutered have all bounced back usually that evening.  Some have been slightly bemused about the difference 'down there' and some haven't noticed.

I've no idea what the price difference is, personally I suspect I'd be quite happy to go with the normal version.

I also agree with making sure your name is on his blanket!
 
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Thanks everyone.  We are about to head over there now & I believe we'll just stick with the regular neuter.  Our vet charges an extra $65 on top of the $50 to neuter for the laser & I just can't find any real benefit over the traditional neuter, except a bit less bleeding. 

I'm sure he'll be fine .. but he's now part of our family so the worry level is on overdrive
 
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Huge sigh of relief that he out of surgery, coming out of the anesthesia & doing fine per the surgical tech.  Can't wait to get him home in the morning!
 

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Welcome and congratulations on your new addition, Si. :rub: Neuterings are SO very simple as the others have stated above. I think what we most worry about is the anesthesia. Feral cats get released back outdoor just hours after a neuter. SO GLAD to hear that your boy will be home soon. :) :wavey:
 

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That's good to hear! He'll be bouncing around as if nothing had happened, since there's no recovery time except from the anesthesia. He might be famished, though.
 
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Thank you all.  Our vet prefers to keep them over night.  It's been so long since I've owned a cat, that I didn't realize they don't generally send them home right away as they no longer use cones on cats - or our vet doesn't - because it causes them too much stress.  We will be picking him up at 9am this morning.

It was a long night not hearing his little chainsaw purr above my head on the pillow!
 

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Mine have always been sent home straight away (as soon as over the anasthetic) and have never had cones.  The boys don't have stiches (not had a cryptorchid) and the girls have a flank spay with subcutaneous stitches that dissolve.
 

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OrientalSalve, I'm always so impressed with your knowledge, how long have you had cats? I take it you are a breeder of Orientals? Please continue to offer advise, it's much appreciated!
 
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He's home safe & sound .. although he's wet from the waist down from a quick disinfectant bath :/     The vet said he did great the whole time, until the 5min we were awaiting him in the lobby.  They were double-checking him for release & he sprayed the daylights out of the vet & assistant.  Ugh.

That worries me, and hopefully it was a one time "I'm through with you people" .. because since we rescued him, he has not sprayed anything.  I've read that it's a possible, natural reaction to a neuter & hope that is all it is.

Either way we're all thrilled to be home!
 

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I've had cats for 20 years, pedigrees for 15, and my first breeding girl is about to go to stud for the first time.  I've also foster several litters for various rescues, mostly back in the 90s but the last one was in 2011.
 

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Thank you all.  Our vet prefers to keep them over night.  It's been so long since I've owned a cat, that I didn't realize they don't generally send them home right away as they no longer use cones on cats - or our vet doesn't - because it causes them too much stress.  We will be picking him up at 9am this morning.

It was a long night not hearing his little chainsaw purr above my head on the pillow!
It is lonely without one of your babies. He will be back on your pillow tonight, though.
 

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Yes it is really lonely without furbabies.

The night after Ritz was spayed (not kept overnight), I slept on the floor with her so she wouldn't have to jump (up in bed where she sleeps with me).  And so I would miss sleeping with her.  She was a bit puzzled as to the change in bedding, but settled in quickly, in between my legs, where she always sleeps. 
 
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