Reasons To Have Your Cat Neutered

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Reasons To Have Your Cat Neutered

If you own a cat and want it spayed to prevent unwanted litters or just to improve the health of your cat, then spaying or neutering may be the best thing to do. Here are a few reasons why you should have your cat spayed and some average prices for the procedure.



What is spaying and neutering?
Spaying a female cat means that it will have its ovaries and uterus removed. This will prevent unwanted pregnancies while also eliminating the "heat" periods during the breeding season. The neutering of a cat implies the removal of the testicles of a male, a procedure which also prevents them from roaming around in search of females. Spaying is a more complex surgical procedure than neutering, and that’s why it may also cost more.

What are the benefits?
One of the main benefits of having your cat spayed is that it will greatly improve its health. Uterine infections and breast cancer have been found in 90% of cats, and by spaying your cat, you can ensure a longer and healthier life for them. In males, testicular cancer can also be avoided through this procedure. It is better to have your cat spayed before the first heat or before six months of age.

Cats often act irritable when in heat, yowling loudly and urinating everywhere. You can stop this behavior by having your cat fixed.

Contrary to popular belief, your cat won’t get overweight, that is normally the consequence of a poor diet and lack of exercise. Making sure these two factors are balanced will help to prevent your cat from gaining too much weight. Another great benefit of spaying your cat is the fact that you will help prevent over population. This helps to ensure that less cats are living a rough life on the streets, or in animal shelters waiting on adoption or death.

What about the costs?
Spaying is affordable and easily accessible in most parts of the world. There are many low cost options, and some are even sponsored by animal protection associations. Normal costs for spaying will range from $50 to $100, with neutering being a little more expensive. There may be additional costs involved such as for pre-anesthesia blood work or if your cat is in heat. New modern spaying procedures may cost a bit more than older ones but will often result in faster healing time.

Take care of your cat
Spaying is an affordable and low cost solution for your cat and a humane way to stop overpopulation problems. Make sure your feline friend is able to live a healthy and peaceful life and prevent problems associated with unwanted pregnancies by having it spayed in time.

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