There are many benefits to cats from sterilization. Accepting sterilization surgery as early as possible can not only greatly reduce the risk of suffering from reproductive system diseases in the future, but also help stabilize the cat’s mood. But it doesn’t mean that everything will be fine after taking the cat to be neutered! This article will introduce the changes in the cat after neutering, as well as the things that should be paid attention to!

Do cats have to be neutered?

Since neutered cats will not be in estrus, they will no longer have the pressure of dissatisfied sexual desires. Of course, some problematic behaviors caused by estrus will naturally disappear. For example, spraying urine, barking loudly, attacking other cats, etc. Cats that have already experienced estrus will sometimes still behave like this occasionally after neutering! But because they have lost their sexual function, the problem behaviors will be much less than before neutering. The most important benefit of sterilization is that it can effectively reduce the risk of future reproductive system diseases! Moreover, after sterilization, the mood will become stable, which can make the cat's life more comfortable.

Things to pay attention to after ligation surgery

After a cat undergoes a sterilization surgery, there may be some abnormalities in the urine and feces situation. Especially for some cats with relatively delicate nerves, the surgery may cause them great stress. After returning home, they may urinate and defecate everywhere because they are too nervous. Once you find your cat excreting in a place other than the toilet, clean it up as soon as possible! Cats will like to go to the toilet in places with the smell of excrement. If left alone, they may keep peeing in the same place! Second day after surgery The amount and frequency of cats going to the toilet in three days may be less. This is due to the fasting before the operation. Don’t be too nervous; after the wound has recovered a little and the spirit has recovered, the appetite will also improve~

Will cats become coquettish after being neutered?

After a cat is neutered, the secretion of growth hormones will stop, so the personality may stay in the kitten stage after neutering! Especially cats that are neutered before one year old will tend to regard their owners as their mothers. The male cat's aggression will also slow down, and he will be less likely to have problematic behaviors during estrus.

After the cat is neutered, weight management must be done

What cats should pay attention to after neutering is to exercise enough and control their food intake! Cats tend to gain weight after neutering, because after they have no sexual needs, their activity level will naturally decrease and the calories they consume will also decrease. Although cats are chubby and cute, they are prone to diabetes and joint diseases if they are overweight! Therefore, cats must be allowed to exercise moderately after neutering, and try to choose low-calorie cat food to control calories!

Although many people have different opinions on neutering cats, in the long run the benefits definitely outweigh the disadvantages.Oh! For the sake of your cat’s health and to prevent them from the pain of being in heat all day long, please take your cat to be neutered as soon as possible~