It’s time to start thinking about spaying or neutering your cat. But, you are not quite sure if it is the right thing to do. If you’re wondering whether you should just leave your cat as nature intended, consider the positive and negative aspects of spaying and neutering before making your decision.
sterilization: the positive side
Sterilization eliminates the risk of pregnancy.
Pet overpopulation is a serious problem, and allowing your cat to have litters is adding to the problem. Finding homes for the new additions to your family is not as easy as you may think. even if you choose to keep the kittens, you will have the additional cost of vaccinations, deworming, toys and food for multiple pets. In addition to the costs, the mother’s health may be in jeopardy during childbirth. some new mothers can have serious complications giving birth to kittens and may even develop health problems while nursing. all of these potential problems can be avoided by spaying your cat.
neutering makes the cat calmer.
Without the urge to mate, your cat can be calmer and won’t be prone to cat calls and the incessant urge to find a mate. the neutered pet no longer attracts males and their annoying advances and serenades. neutered cats are also easier to get along with. they tend to be more friendly and affectionate.
neutering keeps your cat healthier.
One last positive aspect of having your cat spayed is that spayed cats tend to have fewer health problems. sterilization is the removal of the ovaries and uterus. without these organs, ovarian cysts, uterine infections, and reproductive tract cancer are no longer a concern.
sterilization – the downside
sterilization means sterilization.
neutering will result in your cat being spayed and she will no longer be able to get pregnant. if you want to breed your cat, you should not sterilize.
spaying can cause weight gain.
Some cats can gain weight after being spayed. Unsterilized animals often have a strong desire to mate and may expend a lot of energy finding a mate and reproducing. Without this energy charge, your cat can eat the same amount but not burn as many calories.
castration – the positive side
castration eliminates the risk of pregnancy.
Pet overpopulation is a serious problem and allowing your cat to breed is adding to the problem. Although you may not own the cat, and you may not have the burden of finding a home for those new kittens, someone else will. even if you accept your responsibility and choose to keep the kittens, you will incur the additional cost of vaccinations, deworming, toys, and food for multiple pets.
neutering makes the pet cleaner and calmer.
Another positive aspect of neutering your cat is that neutering can result in a calmer and sometimes cleaner home. Without the urge to mate, your cat may be calmer and not prone to cat calls and an incessant urge to find a mate. the neutered cat no longer feels the need to seek out and serenade females. he no longer has the stress of having to mark his territory and urinate all over the house and yard. neutered cats are also easier to get along with. they tend to be more gentle and affectionate. neutered males tend to roam less and generally don’t get into as many fights with other animals.
neutering keeps your pet healthier.
One last positive aspect of neutering your cat is that neutered cats tend to have fewer health problems. Castration is the removal of the testicles. without these organs, testicular cancer is no longer a concern and the risk of prostate problems is reduced. For those people who wish to have their cat sterilized but do not want to alter its appearance, there are testicular implants.
castration – the negative side
neutering is sterilizing.
neutering will result in the sterilization of your cat. He will no longer be able to reproduce, so if you intend to breed your animal, do not neuter it.
castration changes their appearance.
Your cat will look different because his testicles will no longer be present. if the absence of these organs is a cosmetic concern for you, discuss testicular implants with your vet.
neutering can cause weight gain.
Some cats gain weight after neutering. intact animals often have a strong desire to mate and may expend a great deal of energy finding a mate and reproducing. without this energy charge, your cat can eat the same amount but not burn as many calories.
