My cat Nyan (male, Minuet breed) recently underwent neutering surgery. As a first-time cat owner, this was my very first experience with “cat surgery.” I hope this post can be helpful for others who will go through the same experience \u2014 so I’ve written up the whole day, including the costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nyan was born in July 2025 and is a Minuet cat. With his short legs, round face, and fluffy coat, he belongs to a breed that was once known as the Napoleon. He came home with us from a pet shop in mid-October, and has since settled in as if he owns the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not long after bringing him home, Nyan caught a cat cold and had an upset stomach, so we took him to the vet. The vet advised us: “If you’re keeping him indoors and don’t plan to breed, you should think about neutering around six months of age.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We were also told that “if the testicles have descended properly, it’s a very standard procedure that’s done in a single day.” From around the end of the year, we visited the clinic twice while waiting for the right timing \u2014 and in February, we finally made the decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That morning, I dropped Nyan off at the clinic. As I was filling out the admission form at the reception desk, something caught my attention. \u2014\u2014The form included liability clauses related to life and death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s okay, I know this is a routine procedure.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I knew that in my head \u2014 but my hand paused for just a moment. I had once signed similar paperwork when a family member went in for surgery, and that same quiet feeling of tension rose up inside me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He weighs just about 2 kilograms. Such a small, small creature. It wasn’t quite worry \u2014 more like a heartfelt wish: “Please come home safe.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I dropped him off in the morning, and by the evening the clinic called to let me know the surgery was complete. When I arrived to pick him up, the anesthesia had already worn off, and Nyan was sitting quietly in his carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The vet explained the aftercare: Since dissolvable sutures are now commonly used, no follow-up visit for stitch removal was needed<\/strong>. A little licking of the wound was perfectly fine, and no Elizabethan collar was required<\/strong>. We were told a return visit would only be necessary if there were clear signs of a problem, such as persistent licking that caused bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once we got home, Nyan was more relaxed than I expected. He settled into his favorite spot, ate his food, and seemed at ease. Seeing that, I finally felt a wave of relief wash over me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By the next day, he was almost completely back to his usual self. The Nyan who sometimes tears around the house had returned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I’ll record the costs here for reference. I had been told beforehand to expect somewhere between \u00a530,000 and \u00a555,000, and the actual breakdown was:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes 4 doses of antibiotics; the surgery itself was \u00a530,000. The neutering surgery was entirely out-of-pocket (not covered by pet insurance). Credit card payment was accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking back, the whole experience went by surprisingly quickly. But I think I’ll always remember that moment when I paused over the admission form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To anyone whose cat is about to go through surgery \u2014 it’s going to be okay. And Nyan \u2014 you did so well. \ud83d\udc31<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nPicking Him Up in the Evening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBack Home \u2014 and the Next Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Item<\/th> Amount<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Subtotal<\/td> \u00a530,160<\/td><\/tr> Consumption tax<\/td> \u00a53,016<\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/td> \u00a533,176<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nClosing Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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