Benefits of neutering your kitten

Neutering is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the cat’s sexual reproductive organs. It is called ‘spaying’ for female cats and ‘castration’ for male cats. This procedure can be done to your cat anytime between four and six months of age, that is before they reach sexual maturity.    

Getting your cat neutered is one of the most important decision that you will have to make as a pet parent, one that is easy to make when you look at the various behavioural and health benefits that come from having him neutered. Let us look at a few:

• It decreases aggressive behaviour in male cats and curbs unwanted habit such as spraying urine to mark their territory once they are sexually mature. Neutered cats are less prone to roam outdoors as they are least likely to sense when the female cats are in heat so they tend to be less stressed and stay at home. Therefore avoiding accidents and fights with other cats.
• They become more affectionate and gentle and easier to handle.
• Female cats can avoid unplanned pregnancies and have a decreased risk of developing uterine infections and mammary cancer.
• They have a reduced risk of succumbing to fatal diseases such as feline leukemia and feline aids.

It is always a good idea to consult your vet before making your decision.