Monday, June 27, 2011

Neutering Cats Is An Easy And Safe Operation With Important Advantages

By Robbie Boughman


There are many reasons that a cat owner would put it under the knife. Neutering cats is one procedure that is done for health benefits, for controlling the pet population, among other reason. By keeping the population down, unwanted kittens may not need to be killed. This surgical procedure actually removes a male cat's testicles so it cannot reproduce.

The kitty is placed under anesthesia. This reduces pain and anxiety and it makes it easier for the doctors to do the operation. Only licensed veterinarians should perform these procedures. Once the pet comes home, they only really need a few days to recover. At this point they can do most of what they could before. About two weeks after the surgery the pet will go back to the vet to get the stitches removed. The doctors will let owners know how to help the animals recover better and faster.

One of the best advantages of removing a cat's testicles is that his desire to spray his territory with urine is taken away. The gonads produce a hormone that makes him spray urine on what he deems are his boundaries. This is antisocial as far as humans are concerned because he will spray inside as well as outside the house and the smell is not at all pleasant. Without the territorial hormone, your cat will not feel the need to mark his territory.

A sterilized cat has less chance of being injured. Once he is neutered his system will not produce sperm. This will stop his sexual desires and need to roam long distances in search of an eligible female partner. He can easily get hurt while wandering. A car may hit him, another animal may attack him or he may wander too far and get lost.

Male cats can become very offensive in order to retain their supremacy in the area. They often enter into fights to keep their territorial dominance and to win over females. Removal of testes makes them less aggressive and hence chances of getting injured are less. Thus, cost of veterinary treatment is lessened. There is no negative effect of sterilization on the hunting abilities or innocent behavior. As a matter of fact, they become lovelier after this operation.

Millions of unwanted kittens are born each year. Most of these have to be euthanized. Many end up living unhealthy lives on the streets. They can become carriers of dreaded diseases. The lucky few are adopted into loving homes. Having your cat neutered will put a stop to unwanted births.

Unless you wish to breed with your cat under controlled conditions, the best gift you can give is the neutering operation. Neutering cats helps to keep the population of unwanted strays under control. Your sterilized cat will have the chance to live a longer, happier and healthier life.




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