We have provided an aid of RM150 for the spaying of this female cat, Jessica.
This is the first approved claim of Ms Sammi Tan’s.
Previously, she requested our aid for a spayed female cat without the ear-notch (we could not approve that). We explained that ear-notching is compulsory for both male and female animals. For females, it is very important because the surgical wound would disappear after 6 months when the hair grows back and there will be no way a cat can tell the vet that she’s already been spayed just in case the cat wanders far and a good samaritan takes her to the vet to be spayed (again). For males, it is for visible identification from afar without the need to look at their posterior to check if the scrotum is empty.
Ear-notching is done under anaesthesia during the neutering procedure. Some vets do not give any rescue rate unless the ear is notched. In Singapore, 16 years ago (when I first learned about neutering and ear-notching), pet owners even took their previously-neutered cats back to the vet to be ear-notched because they understand how important this marking is.
Two days ago, Ms Tan asked if any exceptions can be made for the ear-notching and we had already informed her that there are no exceptions and that the ear-notching is compulsory if she wishes to apply for our aid. Today, along with this application, Ms Tan submitted a claim for another male cat without the ear-notch. We could not approve this.
The ear-notching is compulsory for our neutering aid. It is stated very clearly in our policies and a reminder is always sent to every applicant.
David’s ear was not notched, so we did not approve the claim.
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