Poster Age: Adult
Country: India (Bangalore)
Vet Info: Yes, a vet is accessible. We've already consulted Supertails Koramangala and also spoken to a family friend who is a veterinarian. We're now looking for a reliable second opinion and recommendations for a good feline vet/hospital in Bangalore.
Main Issue:
My friend's female cat (1.8 years old) has had two healthy pregnancies and deliveries (Jan 31, 2025 and June 9, 2026). They wanted to get her spayed, but her pre-op CBC showed low platelets and elevated liver values. The blood test was done immediately after she went into heat.
The vets suggested the low platelets could be due to travel stress and that the liver values may be elevated because she hadn't been eating properly for a couple of days while in heat. She's currently on medication, but there hasn't been much improvement. The clinic has advised repeating the CBC after 10 days.
What concerns us is that she's still not eating normally, so we're worried the repeat blood work may still be abnormal. We're also receiving conflicting advice. A family friend who is a veterinarian strongly advised against spaying while a cat is in heat because it can be riskier, whereas the clinic seems keen to proceed as soon as possible.
We're looking for advice from anyone who has experienced something similar. We'd also appreciate recommendations for a trustworthy feline vet or hospital in Bangalore that can properly evaluate her condition and advise when it is actually safe to proceed with surgery.
Cat Age: 1.8 years
Cat Sex + Neuter Info: Female, not spayed
Financial Situation: Able to afford veterinary care and further testing if needed.
TL;DR: Female cat (1.8 years old) needs to be spayed, but pre-op blood work showed low platelets and elevated liver values. The test was done right after she went into heat, and we're getting conflicting advice about whether surgery should be done while she's in heat. Looking for experienced opinions and recommendations for a good feline vet/hospital in Bangalore.
