I have a quick question. I was just reading the thread about the health risks in not spaying a female cat after years of continuous heat and it got me thinking.
My mom has a 7 or 8 year old female Himalayan. Purebred, she has papers and a "show" name or whatever it is called, was bought from a supposedly good breeder, but now I doubt that since they let her go without being spayed or a contract or something and they let her go at 6 weeks. Anyway, my mom never spayed her at first because she thought it would be fun to breed her. Will I convinced her not to eventually and Emma was spayed at about 5 years old. This was before I know all I know about cats and had experiences working in rescues and everything...
Well I am wondering what are her chances of having some disease like cancer? Next time we are at the vet I will ask but are there any specific tests I should ask for? Should I be concerned? Since she was spayed and is now pushing 8 years old, is she most likely ok?
My mom has a 7 or 8 year old female Himalayan. Purebred, she has papers and a "show" name or whatever it is called, was bought from a supposedly good breeder, but now I doubt that since they let her go without being spayed or a contract or something and they let her go at 6 weeks. Anyway, my mom never spayed her at first because she thought it would be fun to breed her. Will I convinced her not to eventually and Emma was spayed at about 5 years old. This was before I know all I know about cats and had experiences working in rescues and everything...
Well I am wondering what are her chances of having some disease like cancer? Next time we are at the vet I will ask but are there any specific tests I should ask for? Should I be concerned? Since she was spayed and is now pushing 8 years old, is she most likely ok?