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psharlene · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 91 Location: Subang Jaya

Garlic is actually due for castration last week. He is almost 6 months old now. The thing is, I discovered that he had fungal infection last week. :( So I brought him to the vet and the vet gave some medication for me to apply on Garlic. I have also been washing the infected area with Malased, approximately every 3-5 days (so far twice).

Is it Ok for him to get his castration while he has fungal infection? Or will the castration create more infection?

Dr Nat · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1834 Location: Klang Valley

It is much better to postpone the castration until he recovers completely from his infection. Castrations (and spays) are considered "elective surgery". That means, it is not an emergency or life-treatening surgery and may be done at any point in time. The best time to do it: when your pet is healthy.

Discuss this with your vet. Your vet would be the best person to tell you if the infection is minor enough for the castration to be done.

psharlene · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 91 Location: Subang Jaya

The vet said it is OK for Garlic to go through with the castration as the infection is not very major. But I am still a bit worried.

Garlic is about 6 months old. How old will it be for a male cat to mature? I have 2 female cats at home. I do not want them to get pregnant.

Dr Nat · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1834 Location: Klang Valley

Its about time. He just needs to learn IT ;)

psharlene · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 91 Location: Subang Jaya

Oh dear! I do not want him to learn it. I do not want my cats to get pregnant!

Dilemma...dilemma...dilemma... So should I send him for castration this weekend?

Dr Nat · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1834 Location: Klang Valley

Actually, a cat castration can be considered as a minor procedure. However, I'll still advice you to discuss what you are worried about with your vet. I'm sure they'll be able to explain all your worries, since they know about your cat's condition. Ask them about what complications can occur with the fungal infection, and what they can do if that complication do arrise.

psharlene · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 91 Location: Subang Jaya

I have taken Garlic for his castration on Saturday as the vet assured me the infection is very minor. So far he is doing great. I checked him today and noticed that the stitches have came off by itself. I am still applying the fungal medication on the infected area everyday but I have stopped bathing him.

Pepper, on the other hand, is not doing so good. Discovered 2 new infected areas today. Will need to bath her later with Malased and apply the fungal medication on her. Sigh.

Dr Nat · Joined: 07 Dec 2005 Posts: 1834 Location: Klang Valley

Its better not to bathe your cat until the castrated wound is healed completely. But, for now, you can wash the affected areas only. Use a damp piece of gauze and a little of the shampoo and wash the fungal area (I'm assuming its on a couple of small spots, not the entire cat), and then wipe a few times with clean damp gauze and then last with a dry gauze or towel.

Good luck! Hope you get the fungus under control. Another thing, it may be able to transmit to YOU and your family. Make sure you wash your hands and clothes frequently. Keep you hygiene levels high.

psharlene · Joined: 21 Aug 2006 Posts: 91 Location: Subang Jaya

Thanks for the advice Dr Nat.

I am bringing Garlic back to the vet this Saturday for a checkup on the castration. Will ask the vet for advice. This is because the infected area is at the back, near the tail, close to the castration area. Vet has given me medication, not sure whether it is sufficient to control the fungal infection without a wash.

As for Pepper, she had another wash yesterday. I am more worried about her. Keeping her under very close supervision as well. Hope she gets well soon.