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Can I safely neuter my cat with high kidney levels (BUN/Creatinine)?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 6 lbs

My cat is suffering from CKD and his recent reports contain BUN 94 and Creatinine 3.7 . I want to neuter my cat , is it possible and safe to neuter a cat with high bun and creatinine levels ...?? I am so much worried please suggest me a good anesthesia option if possible

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 19th, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! He could potentially undergo anesthesia. It is just a matter of being careful with the amount of time that he is under anesthesia and keeping it to a minimum and to watch that his blood pressure does not drop in the process. A castration is so quick that I would not be too concerned about this. I would recommend IV fluids all throughout the procedure. Best of luck!

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