Oophorectomy in Cats* 



By G. E. Corwin, Jr., D. V. S., Canaan, Conn. 



In performing feline oophorectomy and to in- 

 sure a successful termination, the operation 

 should differ materially from that usually per- 

 formed upon bitches. 



If the median-line operation is followed with 

 cats, they will invariably remove, or at least dis- 

 turb, the stitches and always give more or less 

 trouble if not actually bringing on a fatal termi- 

 nation by this means. Upon cats the following 

 technic for the operation will give best results : 



Place the animal upon a slanted table, sus- 

 pended by the hind legs and with the head low- 

 ered. Shave and disinfect the skin for the flank 

 operation, either side, and when properly pre- 

 pared anesthetize with ether. 



In making the incision, first make it through 

 the skin only, at a point anterior or posterior to 



♦Reprinted from th« American Journal of Veterinary Medieine, 

 December, 1911. 



