The most suitable age for neutering male American shorthair cats is between 6 and 8 months. Male cats in this age group have basically only gone into estrus once or have not yet gone into estrus. Some are born due to estrus. Bad habits, such as longing for the outdoor environment, crawling, peeing everywhere, etc. have not yet occurred or become a habit. It is also necessary to ensure that the male cat is in good health, and to consider neutering after he has been vaccinated and tested for qualified antibodies, because the male cat's resistance will decrease after surgery, and if the antibodies are not qualified, he may be infected with feline distemper and then become ill. Do not perform sterilization surgery if you are in estrus. You need to wait until the estrus period has passed before sterilizing.

Precautions before sterilization of American shorthair male cats:

1. Male cats need to eat and drink for 6 to 8 hours before sterilization to prevent post-anesthesia effects. Backflow of food can cause suffocation.

2. Prepare a sturdy and sturdy cat bag that is concealed and has enough space for the cat to lie flat.

3. Prepare enough pee pads.

4. Prepare an Elizabethan ring to prevent the cat from biting and preventing the cat from licking the wound after surgery, which may hinder healing or even cause infection.

5. Prepare the food that the cat usually likes to eat. After surgery, the physical condition declines and the mood is easy to be depressed. Preparing the cat’s favorite food can not only replenish physical strength but also ease the mood.