Spaying or Neutering: Is it healthy?

Spaying or neutering is a medical procedure where your cat is rendered sterile. Male cats are usually sterilized through a process known as neutering. However, when females undergo a similar procedure, it is referred to as spaying.

Prevent the onset of diseases

Spaying a female cat before going into heat can help to reduce the risk of both ovarian and cervical cancer. Spaying removes the ovaries and this controls the hormones responsible for the development of cancerous lumps. Therefore, spaying reduces the risks of mammary cancer, too.

Remember that some diseases can be transmitted when cats mate. For example, feline Aids and feline leukemia are common disease that can be easily spread through small bites by infected cats when they scratch other cats. By reducing the cat’s natural urge to protect its territory over mates, you also minimize their chance of contracting some of the common incurable diseases.

Prevents fights

Unneutered cats are naturally driven to look for mating partners and will defend their territory fiercely against any potential intruder. That means two unneutered cats living in one household can be disastrous to say the least. Unnecessary fights are likely to happen more often, especially if they spot a female feline nearby. Neutering cats hence minimize their aggressive behavior.

Prevent roaming 

Female cats on heat usually have an incessant urge to look for a mating partner. The cat will always escape fast enough when the door is open in the hopes of finding a partner. On the other hand, males also have a powerful mating instinct and will escape to look for a mate as well.

Cleaner home

Often, male cats will spray urine on surfaces to stamp their authority and mark their territory. Unneutered male cats usually emit a pungent order to alert other male cats of their presence. However, unneutered cat urine has a strong smell and this can be intolerable indoors.

How to feed your cat after neutering

Cats often gain weight after neutering, so you should keep your furry friend active throughout the day. Overall, there are many benefits of spaying or neutering a cat. In fact, this is the best way to ensure your cat has an optimal weight.

Conclusion

While this procedure can be scary for most people, spaying or neutering can be done by a vet. So, you should visit the vet if you are considering having your furry friend neutered.

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