Most people think that the sterilization surgery of cats is the same as that of humans. As long as a certain section of the reproductive system is "tied up", everything will be fine! In fact, it is much more complicated. The sterilization surgery of female cats involves removing the ovaries. It is called OHE surgery; while for male cats, two testicles are usually removed, just like the eunuchs in ancient times. Such sterilization of male cats is called castration.

For cats that have given birth or cats that have uterine lesions or tend to have lesions (pyometra or uterine fibroids) due to frequent estrus, removal of the uterus will also be considered to reduce the cat's health risks. So what are the benefits of neutering a cat?

What are the benefits of neutering a cat?

1. Control the number of cats. Cats have a short estrus cycle and extremely strong reproductive capacity. If not controlled, they can mate when in estrus. The pregnancy rate is extremely high. The pregnancy period is two months, and they can be weaned in one month. Year after year...

Some netizens have made a calculation: a cat couple can reproduce 200,000 offspring in 7 years!

2. Reduce the risk of testicular cancer and prostate disease in male cats. Neutering can reduce the risk of related diseases in male cats, and at the same time avoid being driven by the desire to mate, running away from home, and jumping off buildings to get injured.

3. Reduce the risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer in female cats. Neutering can prevent ovarian and uterine lesions in female cats, allowing cats to grow up healthily and happily. At the same time, avoid the "crying" behavior of cats when they are in estrus, reducing the stress on cats and owners.

4. Extend the life span of cats Research shows that sterilized cats have a relatively longer life span of 1-2 years than non-neutered cats, and the pets are less aggressive and reduce the probability of trauma.

5. Make cats more docile. Neutering can change the cat's "peeing" behavior caused by estrus, reduce aggressiveness, belligerence and aggressive behavior towards other pets and scavengers, making cats more docile.