Spaying & Neutering (aka. Sterilization)
Spaying and neutering is the process of removing an animal’s ability to reproduce. Spaying, for female cats, involves the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries; while neutering, for male cats, involves the surgical removal of the testicles. Both operations are done under anesthesia, are safe, routine and relatively painless. Typically, a spayed/neutered cat is up and about within a few days of the operation.
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Mitigates hygenic problems - Both male and female cats, when in heat, can defecate in inappropriate places and stain carpets, floors, and furniture.
Have 40 - 60% lower risk of developing mammary cancer, which is the 3rd most common cancer in cats and is mainly caused by reproductive hormones.
Female cats, when in heat, tend to actively search out male cats and may attempt to escape from the house or yard, putting them in danger of traffic and/or fights with other animals. Early sterilization can stop this from happening.
Female cats, when in heat, often yearn at night for attention, and it can be difficult to stop. Early sterilization mitigates this problem.
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No. Your cat does not need to have a litter of kittens to mature.
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The procedure takes about 1 day. We usually drop off the kitten at the vet in the early morning and pick the kitten up in the late afternoon. The kitten will stay with us for 7 to 10 days before being rehomed.
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Most cat owners notice no change in their cat’s personality. If a change is noticed, it is typically a decrease in the cat’s desire to roam, fight with other animals, or exhibit anxious, aggressive behaviour. Instead, they become more affectionate.
The information above is referenced from reasons to Spay / Neuters your pet and 宠物家庭的绝育建议 with a slight of rewording. All rights reserved to those content owners.
