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Consent to Perform Castration, Feline

VetBooks.ir Patient name:_________________________________
Pet owner’s name:_____________________________ Med rec #____________
Best contact during/after procedure (e.g., cell phone number):____________________

INTRODUCTION
We want to make sure that you understand the planned medical Other anticipated risks specific to your cat:___________________
procedure to be performed on your pet. You should know why the _________________________________________________________
procedure has been suggested, what the potential benefits are for
your pet, and the most common/important risks of the procedure.
Alternatives to this procedure, when applicable, will be discussed
with you. It is also important that you recognize that medicine is ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROCEDURE
not an exact science, and that the outcome cannot be guaranteed. Although attempts have been made to create a drug that can cause
We encourage you to ask us as many questions as required for chemical castration, none is as effective in reducing male sexual
you to make a well-informed decision. hormones as surgical removal of the testicles.
BENEFITS/OPTIMAL OUTCOME OF THE PROCEDURE AUTHORIZATION
A castration (also known as neuter) is the surgical removal of a By signing this form below, you agree that:
cat’s testicles, performed under general anesthesia. This procedure • You understand how/why the procedure is likely to help your
is performed to eliminate the possibility of reproduction. Certain pet
behaviors associated with male hormones are reduced after castra- • You understand what will be done to your pet during the
tion, such as urine marking, aggression, roaming, and unwanted procedure
sexual behaviors. • You understand the known risks that accompany the procedure,
and also understand that unforeseen complications may occur
EXPLANATION OF THE PROCEDURE • You understand that the procedure may not produce the results
During this procedure, your pet will be anesthetized. The scrotum we hope to achieve
is shaved and cleaned, and a small incision is made in each scrotal • You understand the alternatives to this procedure for your pet
sac. The spermatic cord is tied off, and the testicles are removed. • You agree that you have been given time to ask questions regard-
The small incision may be left as is or may be closed with suture ing the procedure, that these have been answered satisfactorily,
or skin glue depending on the surgeon’s preference. The entire and that you are free to decline the procedure.
process, including the induction of anesthesia and recovery, usually
takes approximately 15-30 minutes. Pain medication may be given
during the procedure, and additional pain medication may be given ____________________________________ ______________
after the procedure depending on your pet’s needs.
Additional procedures planned for your pet at the same time Signature of pet owner/owner’s agent Date
as the feline castration:
____________________________________ ______________
____________________________________________________________
Witness to consent (signature) Date
USE OF SEDATIVES OR ANESTHESIA
Feline castration requires the use of general anesthesia, which ____________________________________
causes your pet to become unconscious. Although anesthesia
is performed routinely with good outcomes, it does bring risks, Witness to consent (printed name)
including a very small risk of death. These risks are increased for
animals with severe disease. To reduce these risks, your cat will
be monitored closely during both anesthesia and during recovery
from anesthesia. The decision to perform this procedure is based
on having assessed that the anticipated benefit is greater than the
anesthetic risk.
FORESEEABLE RISKS TO THE PROCEDURE
A castration is considered a routine surgery, and the overall risk is
low. Complications during surgery are very rare and usually related
to the use of general anesthesia. After surgery, complications may
include excessive bleeding, bruising, or infection. It is important to
follow postoperative instructions to restrict activity and prevent your
cat from licking at the incision to lower the risk of these complications.
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From Cohn and Côté: Clinical Veterinary Advisor, 4th edition. Copyright © 2020 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.