Kitten castration is performed using identicaltechniques as in the adult cat, including the use of
two separate scrotal incisions to approach the testes[30–32]. As with the pediatric puppy, the testes of the
pediatric cat are extremely small, highly mobile, andoccasionally difficult to stabilize in the scrotal region inpreparation for incision. The testis should be securelystabilized in the scrotal region and the incision madedirectly over the testis at the ventral most aspect of thescrotal ‘‘sac’’. After the incision, the testis is carefulexposed using gentle caudoventral traction. It isimportant to realize that the pediatric testis cannot beexteriorized to the same distance as the adult cat withoutpotential tearing of the spermatic cord. The closedcastration technique is preferred, using a hemostat toplace an overhand throw in the pedicle, or using sutureor hemostatic clips for hemostasis. If the parietalvaginal tunic is inadvertently opened, an open techniqueusing a either a hemostat to place an overhand throw inthe spermatic cord, or the use of spermatic cord tissuesfor knot tying may be employed. Alternatively, suturesor hemostatic clips may be used to achieve hemostasisin an open castration.