Benefits, Drawbacks, & Precautions of Cat Sterilization

It is generally recommended that male cats be neutered around six months of age, as this is when they typically start to exhibit mating behaviors. However, neutering can be done at any time. Be cautious if your cat is neutered after 12 months, as it may not fully reap the benefits of the procedure due to the potential establishment of unwanted behaviors. For instance, your cat might start to fight or spray urine around the home once it reaches one year of age.

NO.1

Neutering a male cat, also known as castration, involves the removal of both testicles, not just the vas deferens.

NO.2

If the neutering surgery is performed using a selflocking technique and the incision on the testicles does not require stitching, the cat may not need an Elizabethan collar, and it is generally safe for the cat to lick the wound.

NO.3

The healing process for the incision takes about 14 days, during which time you should avoid giving your cat a bath, no matter how dirty it may seem.

NO.4

Even after neutering, male cats may still exhibit sexual drives, but usually, due to the lack of hormonal stimulation, they will gradually lose these urges.

NO.5

Male cats typically go into heat about 56 times a year. Without neutering, you would need to find a female cat for each heat cycle.

NO.6

If a male cat does not find a female during its heat cycle, it can become extremely uncomfortable and may exhibit aggressive behavior, as well as a higher risk of urinary tract diseases.

NO.7

Unneutered male cats may spray urine in inappropriate places during mating seasons.

NO.8

Spaying a female cat, known as ovariohysterectomy, involves the removal of the ovaries and uterus, not just the fallopian tubes.

NO.9

The spaying surgery usually takes about 1520 minutes, and just like with male cats, you should avoid bathing your pet for the first 14 days postsurgery.

NO.10

For the first few days after spaying, your female cat may experience a decrease in appetite. During this time, you can offer her liquid nutritional supplements or paste and ensure she gets plenty of rest.

NO.11

If a female cat is not spayed, she may be at risk for uterine and ovarian diseases.

NO.12

After surgery, female cats can be emotionally fragile. It's important for owners to provide extra comfort and companionship to help them recover quickly.

NO.13

Unspayed female cats may exhibit abnormal behaviors during heat, such as yowling and irritability, but these behaviors will cease after spaying.

NO.14

The optimal time for neutering cats is between 6 to 8 months of age. At this stage, cats are generally in good health, and the risk of surgery is lower.

NO.15

Unspayed female cats can give birth to litters of 1 to 9 kittens. Over time, this can lead to exponential growth, with a potential of 420,000 cats being born in just seven years, enough to populate a kingdom.

With the numerous stray cats in our society, many of which are the result of abandonment, it's crucial that we, as pet owners, take responsibility. Many of these abandoned cats have not been neutered, leading to a恶性 cycle of breeding and more strays. This is why the number of stray cats continues to rise.

As responsible cat guardians, we have a duty to:

Remember to vaccinate our cats

Remember to neuter our cats

Remember not to abandon our cats

After your cat has been neutered, it's important to keep them at the clinic for observation until they are fully awake and alert before taking them home. This helps prevent any emergencies. If you notice any unusual symptoms at home, don't hesitate to take your cat to a vet or consult with an online veterinary service.