feline contraception

RE: feline contraception

Michael Woodhouse — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:59:40 GMT

If you are going to have contact with the cat to inject with something then you might as well go hunting for the remnant IMO, especially if you are going to spend a good chunk of money in the process. With triple anaesthetic you probably don't even need to use any O2.

We did one and it was very straightforward Sx and easy to find.

ID sutures - can do POC over phone.

RE: feline contraception

Kate Richardson — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:58:38 GMT

There was, not sure if still is, was run through Cat Fancy association breeders as needed largish numbers to make it viable- I was mid arranging a prescription for a client via the scheme when they then said it wasn’t happening anymore. Bottom line, it wasn’t an easy process

[quote userid="11232" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/222023"]Im sure I read recently that there is an Ovarid equivalent is available through an SIC if that’s helpful at all?[/quote]

RE: feline contraception

Laurence Webb — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:20:02 GMT

GIven that Delvosterone is single use (and even if used within 28d you may well not get through a bottle) I'd be inclined to go for Suprelorin as it will last longer and be more economical. Even if off license Virbac have plenty of info on it. Just make sure that you get informed consent and a signed off license medication form if the owner is more likely to have an issue in the future.

RE: feline contraception

Emily Rainbow — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:16:01 GMT

Im sure I read recently that there is an Ovarid equivalent is available through an SIC if that’s helpful at all? Obv being aware of pros and cons of using it.

RE: feline contraception

vetbl.locum — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:53:56 GMT

I thought that but seems not to be in favour

I don't no why

Rgds

RE: feline contraception

Dinu Catilina — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:05:02 GMT

[quote userid="5012" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221991"]Why bother? it can wait until things are back to normal. this client has had ample time to sort this out and hasn't bothered[/quote]

I don't know much about cay behaviour but is a cat that keep calling in distress? This is a genuine question. It's not natural behaviour, if it was natural she would have been mated and calling stopped.

[quote userid="10466" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221990"]we have 3 bottles of oxygen left[/quote]

Lucky you, BOC called this week and only allowed us to keep one.

RE: feline contraception

Clive Ansell — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:10:32 GMT

[quote userid="10466" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221990"] this has been going on for a while 18 months at least [/quote][quote userid="10466" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221990"]It took 9 months to convince the owner to the exlap[/quote][quote userid="10466" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221990"]we have 3 bottles of oxygen left and no concentrator[/quote][quote userid="10466" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221990"]cancelled twice on us[/quote]

I rest my case.

This can wait until things are back to normal, no urgency, not an emergency or a welfare concern.

[quote userid="10466" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221990"]I will give her options of delvosterone or suprelorin [/quote]

Why bother? it can wait until things are back to normal. this client has had ample time to sort this out and hasn't bothered.

RE: feline contraception

Katarina Lakatova — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:15 GMT

Thank you all, for your advice, I am not going to open her up in current situation, this has been going on for a while 18 months at least . She became my case a year ago , when I started working for this practice. It took 9 months to convince the owner to the exlap, cancelled twice on us . I work in very rural mixed animal practice we have 3 bottles of oxygen left and no concentrator, I am keeping oxygen for real abdominal emergencies. I will give her options of delvosterone or suprelorin . Thanks again for your support , stay safe

RE: feline contraception

Julian Earl — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:02:30 GMT

Delvosteron? Or am I out of date suggesting that?

Doesn't 1ml subcutaneously solve the problem for 3-6 months IIRC?

RE: feline contraception

Emily Rainbow — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:54:15 GMT

Operating whilst she’s calling may help you locate it though

RE: feline contraception

Clive Ansell — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 05:23:06 GMT

[quote userid="11308" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221926"]I would suggest that this is important enough to warrant the cat being brought in for removal of ovarian tissue. [/quote]

Normally yes, but not during the present covid-19 lockdown.

It is not a clinical emergency, or an immediate welfare concern, it can wait until things return to normal. I don't think a neurotic owner is a valid reason to immediately see this cat.

How long has it been like it?

RE: feline contraception

Dinu Catilina — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:02:53 GMT

I would also go in and try to find it now while she is in season. Suprelorin is a good option but if you go in later the remnant might be small and you might struggle to find it.

RE: feline contraception

Kate Richardson — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:12:17 GMT

Yes ex lap appropriate but suprelorin implant a good alternative in the mean time

RE: feline contraception

Iain Richards — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:08:31 GMT

I'd agree, neutering is totally appropriate.

RE: feline contraception

jane alexander — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:05:37 GMT

suprelorin implant works well

RE: feline contraception

Anthony Dennison — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:32:38 GMT

[quote userid="10466" url="~/001/veterinary-clinical/small-animal/medicine/f/discussions/29044/feline-contraception/221922"]it is a female, that was neutered someday somewhere, but it appears we have bit of ovary left behind and I was going to do ex lap to look for it, she comes into season regularly ,but then Covid happened and also owner of this cat is difficult ( incredibly high maintenance ), owner got scarred somebody will hurt the cat and she can't keep it in the house while is on heat ...[/quote]

I would suggest that this is important enough to warrant the cat being brought in for removal of ovarian tissue.

RE: feline contraception

vetbl.locum — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:26:05 GMT

Delvosterone ?

RE: feline contraception

Katarina Lakatova — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:55:33 GMT

it is a female, that was neutered someday somewhere, but it appears we have bit of ovary left behind and I was going to do ex lap to look for it, she comes into season regularly ,but then Covid happened and also owner of this cat is difficult ( incredibly high maintenance ), owner got scarred somebody will hurt the cat and she can't keep it in the house while is on heat ...

RE: feline contraception

Dinu Catilina — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:02:41 GMT

Hi Katarina, is it male or female?