Cats
How To:
How to Neutere a Cat?
There is certainly not a shortage of cats in the world and it is
necessary for most people to get their cat neutered at some stage.
For
female kittens they should be spayed at approximately 16 weeks of age,
as this is a time before they are likely to come into season.
Some breeds of cat take a little longer before they come into season,
so following the general rule of 16 weeks is usually a safe bet in most
instances.
There are certain breeds that do need to be spayed earlier,
but as they are pure breeds such as the Siamese, the breeders will give
you the necessary information, and in many cases have it done before
you are allowed to take your kitten home.
16 weeks is generally about the right time to get male cats
castrated, although they can be left for a longer period of time
without any problems.
There are mixed feelings on when male cats should be castrated as some
people consider leaving them an additional couple of months will help
to reduce the chance of them getting feline urological syndrome which
is a blockage that can be painful for the cat.
It is certainly wise to get male cats neutered before they
start roaming, fighting and developing their male characteristics, as
it can make for an unpleasant pet.
Male and female cats that have been neutered are certainly a
lot better pets, with a calmer nature and less likely to roam the
neighborhood and end up getting lost or injured.
Cats that have been neutered are less inclined to cause
trouble with marking and leaving their scent around your property and
that of your neighbors and they don't tend to be so territorial.
It is certainly a high priority with the female cat as having
the burden of trying to find a home for a litter of kittens is not
pleasant if you can't find anyone suitable to take them.
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