Speaking of which, it has been several months since my eldest son was sterilized. Because he was only a little over nine months old when he was sterilized, the traces of sterilization are no longer visible at all. The eldest brother still lives a life of eating, drinking and having fun, and his character and habits have not changed. Therefore, sterilization must be done as early as possible.

Let’s not talk about the benefits of sterilization. In China, the concept of pet keeping is still very backward, and it has always been considered that sterilizing small animals such as cats and dogs is very cruel. In fact, I'm curious, why is it cruel? Because it can't let him enjoy sexual desire? Cats and dogs are different from humans. Estrus is just a natural instinct passed down from generation to generation. Estrus itself is a very painful process for them. My second child was in estrus when I first brought her back. She kept screaming and rolling all over the floor. She couldn't even eat properly. She would lie quietly on my side only when I held her and coaxed her. Close your eyes and rest in your arms.

Some people may ask, why don’t I match her?

That’s right, why don’t I match it for her. She is only six months old (because she is a friend’s cat and she is still getting her vaccinations, so she cannot be neutered). Cats are not fully mature until they are two years old. I don’t know how many times they will go into heat during that period. Mating cats before they are mature will cause harm to male cats, not to mention female cats and dogs. If she matures, I will let her give birth. My family is just an ordinary pet-raising family with no professional knowledge of breeding and delivery. I don’t know how many risks we took. I only know that several of my friends’ cats and dogs died during pregnancy or dystocia, and they didn’t even have time to contact the hospital. . Even if we have relevant professional knowledge in communication and learning, then we usually go to work and go to school. When they give birth, are we with them? And what about the kittens and puppies that are born? Since we have to use human thinking to think that sterilization is Cruelly depriving them of the opportunity to experience sexual desire, then is it cruel to separate their flesh and blood in the end of breeding? Can you afford the life of a litter of cats? Aren't you using it to earn money?

Your own wallet? Or give it to others for adoption? Regardless of whether the kittens are happy or not, can you guarantee that the kittens will be safe throughout their lives? If the kittens are unfortunate in the future, then you will be one of the murderers.

Next let’s talk about the benefits of sterilization

Spaying and neutering can extend your pet's life. This is because constant reproductive activity accelerates the aging of body organs and shortens your pet’s lifespan. Spaying and neutering can help pets reduce their chances of getting sick and live healthier lives. Studies have proven that sterilization can reduce the chances of female pets suffering from uterine, ovarian and breast cancers, especially when the female animal has just become sexually mature and has not yet given birth. The effect is more obvious. Neutering surgery can reduce the chance of testicular cancer in male animals and reduce the incidence of prostate disease.

Neutering surgery can change your pet’s personality, reduce or completely change your pet’s personality.Change the pet's habit of wandering, fighting, peeing everywhere, and howling, thereby greatly reducing the chance of being lost or injured, or contracting diseases. At the same time, the pet becomes more affectionate, willing to be with people, and has a closer relationship with its owner. Docile and trainable.

What diseases can be avoided in cats and dogs after neutering surgery?

1. Pyometra: It mostly occurs in elderly dogs and cats over 7 years old, and the incidence rate is quite high in unneutered elderly female dogs and cats. Therefore, animals that are not intended to breed are best neutered as soon as possible.

2. Endometritis: Surgical removal is a once and for all solution.

3. Breast tumors: A common disease in older animals that have not been neutered, and more than 50% of them are malignant tumors. According to the literature, the cause of this disease is related to hormones, and animals neutered before one year old are almost unlikely to develop it.

4. Ovarian cyst.

5. Sexually transmitted diseases: Most are infected through mating and can be avoided by neutering pets.

6. Prostate enlargement.

7. False pregnancy: This is a pathological reaction caused by abnormal hormones. If it happens frequently, only sterilization can prevent it.

8. Testicular tumors: When unneutered male animals with cryptorchidism age, the testicles that have not descended into the scrotum often turn into tumor tissue, and cryptorchidism itself is hereditary, so it is recommended that such animals be sterilized.

On the other hand, human beings will pay attention to maintenance as they age, and they will suffer from various gynecological diseases and prostate diseases. What about them? You will only think that they are old and can no longer play, walk or eat. Have you ever thought that they are actually full of pus?

On the other hand, human beings will pay attention to maintenance as they age, and they will suffer from various gynecological diseases and prostate diseases. What about them? You will only think that they are old and can no longer play, walk or eat. Have you ever thought that they are actually full of pus?

Cats and dogs, unlike humans, have horizontal spines, so the vaginal opening is higher than the uterus, and all secretions flow inward, so the risk of pus accumulation is extremely high. Therefore, early sterilization is very necessary!

I think neutering a cat is cruel

Every year, many cats are abandoned by their owners for various reasons, and most of them will die tragically... What is truly cruel is the irresponsibility for life, which creates batches of abandoned stray cats. .

In addition, cats that have not been neutered will cause mammary tumors due to frequent estrus, until they become cancerous, thus seriously damaging the cat's health. Neutering a cat is not only responsible for the cat itself, but also responsible for life!

I don’t let my cat go out, so I don’t need to have it neutered

Frequent estrus will make cats become restless and nervous, leading to problems such as loss of appetite, weight loss, dull coat color, etc. In severe cases, it can even cause reproductive system diseases in cats. Therefore, even if the cat is not allowed to have children, allowing the cat to go into heat frequently will still be harmful to the cat's health.

I can tolerate my cat’s behavior when it’s in heat and I don’t want to have surgery on it

You and your family may be able to tolerate your cat urinating everywhere, howling loudly in the middle of the night, or destroying furniture when it's in heat. But at the same time, cats will become moody and aggressive due to estrus, and their appetite will fluctuate. These are also very distressing for the cat itself, and can easily lead to hasty transfer of the cat. It is not uncommon for someone to break through the screen door and jump out of the house because they are in heat and want to go out.

I want to give my cat a full life and don’t want its life to be incomplete due to sterilization

The estrus behavior of cats is completely a physiological response to changes in hormone levels in the body after sexual maturity. This is a physiological requirement for the purpose of breeding offspring, which is very different from the sexual behavior that humans understand. If a pair of healthy, fertile cats were allowed to breed uncontrollably, the number of cats would increase exponentially. Within 7 years, she and her descendants would breed a total of 300,000 cats. There are not enough families to support these cats, and many cats will die tragically. Therefore, after weighing many factors that affect the healthy survival of cats, creating a stable and healthy living environment for your baby is the most important thing!

I am worried that neutering surgery will affect my cat’s health

Frequent estrus in cats can cause reproductive system diseases. Female cats will develop ovarian, uterine and breast lesions. Some female cats will suffer from pyometra and eventually die from pain. Some female cats will have their entire uterus become black with lesions. If not promptly If removed, it will become cancerous. Male cats are prone to genital and urinary tract problems. Neutering fundamentally reduces the health risks of cats and greatly reduces the chance of suffering from reproductive system diseases. Moreover, neutering can help cats get rid of the tension, irritability, and loss of appetite caused by estrus, making it easier for cats to maintain a healthy state.

I want my cat to be neutered after giving birth once

Cute newborn kittens and cats will grow into big cats in a blink of an eye. They will have at least ten years of life in the future. Taking care of them is a big responsibility! Even if the kittens and cats have a reliable home, if they are not sterilized, Soon more kittens with uncertain futures were born. Cats should be operated on as soon as possible. There is no scientific basis for neutering after giving birth to one litter, and it will not be beneficial to the cat’s health.at.

My cat is still young and it’s not time to consider neutering it yet

Once your cat reaches sexual maturity, you can consider neutering it. Generally speaking, 6-8 months of age is the best time for cats to undergo neutering surgery. If the cat is neutered as soon as possible, the cat will recover faster and the risk of illness will be lower. Many parents of neutered cats report that cats that are neutered earlier tend to maintain their innocent and happy personalities.

I heard that neutering is very harmful to cats

Neutering is a surgical procedure that removes the ovaries of female cats (female cats that have given birth may also have their uterus removed to reduce the risk of disease) or the testicles of male cats. Cat neutering is performed under anesthesia. A successful neutering surgery will result in a quick recovery and will not cause any harm to the cat’s health.

I don’t have time to take care of cats after neutered surgery

The whole process of sterilizing male cats only takes a few minutes, and it only takes half an hour for female cats, and they can be discharged from the hospital after the operation. Generally, after 1-2 days of recovery, the cat can take care of itself (male cats can recover on the same day). After 5-7 days, after the cat has fully recovered, you can share a good life with it.

Therefore, as the owner, you only need 1-2 days to fully monitor the cat for the sterilization surgery. It is a good choice to take the cat for surgery on weekends.

I heard that cats can take pills to prevent pregnancy

There are currently no contraceptive drugs specifically developed for cats. Neutering is the best option recommended by veterinarians around the world. It is very wrong to feed cats human contraceptive pills. The hormonal ingredients in the medicine will greatly interfere with the hormonal balance in the cat's body. Regular use can cause great adverse effects and even tumors.

I’m worried that neutering will make my cat fat

There is no scientific research data showing that neutering will make cats gain weight. The only way a cat can become obese is through overeating and lack of exercise. Therefore, cats will be healthier if they maintain a normal lifestyle (reasonable diet and exercise) after neutering.

I’m worried that neutering surgery will change the cat’s personality

Neutering has no effect on a cat’s personality.

Except for the ability of sterilized cats to effectively control inappropriate behaviors (such as using urine to divide territories, howling all night, etc.), there is no difference in other behaviors from cats that have not been neutered.

I am worried that neutered cats will be bullied by other cats

After sterilization, cats will get rid of their irritability and nervousness, regain their previous peaceful temperament, become more friendly and less likely to fight.

My cat is too old and cannot be neutered

Choose a regular animal hospital and a veterinarian with excellent skills. Cats aged up to about 10 years old can undergo sterilization surgery.

I once encountered a poor Satsuma female dog that could no longer stand up due to physical deformities caused by too many babies. The owner of the dog proudly showed off to me that his dog could give birth to many babies in each litter.

Finally, all cat parents and dog parents, I hope you understand whether the little life in your home is a child to accompany you or a tool to satisfy your wanton desires.