Research shows that kittens neutered before 12 weeks of age have fewer complications from surgery than those over 12 weeks. Also, kittens rebound much faster after the surgical procedure, with less stress than their counterparts over 6 months old. Early-age spay/neuter has a positive impact beyond your cat at home.
Your provider should let you know whether you need to fast prior to having your blood drawn. If youâre not sure, confirm any requirements with your provider beforehand. Fast Smartly. Fasting for a blood test entails avoiding all food and beverages (except for water) for 8 to 12 hours prior to the test. Drink plenty of water and take your medications as usual.
If dinner is the last thing you eat for the day, you'll have fasted for 10-12 hours by an early morning lab draw. However, if you're a late-night snacker, you'll have fasted maybe 6-7 hours. Usually, 6 hours is the minimum amount of time in which to perform any fasting test (at a hospital, anyway). But...the longer the better. usually blood tests are done in the morning in a fasting state meaning that you shouldn't eat anything 8-12 hours prior to the testing.