CHAPTER Xl. 



CAT SPAYJNG 



Objects and Indications — Cats are STibmitted to spaying operation for tlie 

 purpose of preventing- "heat" and pregnancy, principally the latter. After 

 spaying tliey remain at liome more closely and are more desirable pets. 



Age — The best results are attained if the cat is spayed before she comes 

 in "heat" the tirsl time. On account of the smallness of the eat — especially 



Fig. 20U — View of interior of abdominal cavit.v of tlie cat. A, Bifurcation; 

 B, rectum; C, bladder; D-D, uterine liorns; B-E, ovaries; F, intestines. 



