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Hello:

Have two female cats, feral (DSH). Been with me now for six months. They were spayed, innoculated, etc. long before I got them at about 4 months of age. Yesterday the smaller of the two went into "HEAT" big time. The other female is showing the signs also.
These cats were brought to the local SPCA here in NYC and have the paperwork indicating so.

Makes me wonder that the vets screwed up or just rushed the procedure. Must the procedure be done again with another vet or is this common behavior for cats spayed so young?

Mike

If a piece of ovarian tissue is left in the cat, she can still go into heat. This happens at times. It is also possible that a cat has some ovarian tissue in an abnormal place, so it is not removed since it was not known. But if two cats, supposedly spayed at the same time in the same place, both go into heat, someone has messed up. I suggest you get in touch with the SPCA and explain the situation. They are a responsible organization and would likely help you. And I am sure they would want to know if there is a problem in their recordkeeping or procedures.

This cat's going to the vet this thursday to be checked out and spayed again. Her appetite's excellent, been de-wormed twice, but not gaining weight, even though she' very active. Stools are good. Also having dental work done due to redness around gum area.

Can the low weight be a thyroid problem? If so what test can vet do to make sure.

Thanks,

Mike

Hyperthyroidism is a disease of older cats; we almost never see it in cats under 10 years of age. Look first to the diet and to the cat's food consumption, then digestion, nutrient loss, and activity level. Make sure the cat is digesting and absorbing what she is eating, which is related to the consistancy of the stool.