Our doctor were asked a question: can a cat with cerebellar ataxia be spayed?
First, let's go over why spaying is so important.
The benefits of spaying
- The life expectancy of an animal is increased;
- Spaying is a great prevention against straying and loitering. Your pet will no longer need to find a mate;
- No more heat or tags;
- If your pet has an aggressive temperament, chances are that they will be gentler and calmer after neutering;
- No offspring and no hassle of finding "good hands".
A spayed or neutered animal will live a longer and healthier life.
Cerebellar ataxia is a motor coordination disorder caused by cerebellar abnormalities. Its main manifestations include gait disturbance, disproportionality and asynergy of movements, dysdiachokinesis, and changes in handwriting in the form of sprawling macrography.
So, back to our question - without proper examination, tests and consultation with a neurologist, an animal with this condition (cerebellar ataxia) cannot be sterilized. It is necessary to determine in advance how the body will react.
