hi both we took Kaisa to vets yesterday and explained situation. It was the second vet there who decided to go ahead with the op. She rang us after the op [which the vets don't normally do - normally get a vet nurse], to say she was in season but that all was ok. Kaisa is fine if a little depressed [but only when her collar is on!]. She's not really showing any interest in her stitches so leaving collar off., only putting it on if she starts licking it. she was jumping up onto ceiling scratch post earlier so think she is OK!