When neutering cats, avoid these misunderstandings!

Jan 31,2024
9Min

 ▼ 1. 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. It is right to respect the right to life, but please also pay attention to the quality of life!

 ▼2. I don’t let my cat go out, so I don’t need to neuter it

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.

 ▼3. I can tolerate the cat’s behavior when it is in heat and do not want to perform 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.

 ▼4. 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 are allowed to breed uncontrollably, the number of cats will increase exponentially. Within 7 years, she and her descendants will breed tens of thousands of 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!

 ▼5. 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, while male cats are prone to genital and urinary tract problems. Neutering fundamentally reduces the health risks of cats and greatly reduces the risk of birth.the risk of 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.

 ▼6. 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 undergo surgery 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!

 ▼ 7. My cat is still young and it’s not time to consider neutering

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.

 ▼8. I heard that sterilization surgery 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.

 ▼9. I don’t have time to take care of cats after neutering 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.

 ▼10. 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.

 ▼11. I am worried that neutering surgery will make cats gain weight

There is no scientific survey data showing that neutering will cause cats toGet fat. 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.

 ▼12. I am worried that neutering surgery will change the cat’s personality

Neutering has no effect on a cat’s personality. Except for the ability of neutered 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.

 ▼13. 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.

 ▼14. My cat is too old and cannot be neutered

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

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