What age is the best age for cats to undergo neutering surgery?

Cats in estrus are actually quite annoying, and many pet owners plan to take their cats to be neutered to reduce their worries. So when is the best time to neuter a cat?

Best time to neuter your cat

Most cats enter sexual maturity after 6 months, so it is best to sterilize a cat before the cat goes into heat for the first time, which is around 6 to 8 months. Because the cat’s health is stable at this time, the risks of surgery are relatively low.
When the cat is in estrus, you must not perform sterilization surgery on the cat, because at this time, the cat’s reproductive organs are in a state of congestion, and the surgery is prone to heavy bleeding, and there are risks in muscle augmentation surgery. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to neuter cats when they are in estrus.

What are the dangers of not neutering a cat?

If a cat is left unchecked when it is in heat, the cat may run away from home in order to vent its desire, and it will also increase the chance of getting sick. Female cats are prone to diseases such as pyometra; male cats are prone to an increased chance of prostate disease.
Cat neutering can not only prevent cats from getting sick, but also extend the life of cats, allowing cats to live longer.
More importantly, it can prevent the number of stray cats from increasing in society. To a certain extent, it is good for cats and good for humans.

What are the benefits of neutering cats?

For men, the testicles are where sperm is produced, and removing the testicles means losing the ability to produce sperm. At the same time, the secretion of male hormones will also decrease sharply. Cats that have just been neutered will still have behaviors such as crawling or urinating due to residual male hormones.
With the consumption of male hormones, the behavior of male cats will become normal, and the prostate will slowly shrink and degenerate. This can avoid diseases such as prostate enlargement. After neutering, a male cat’s personality will become docile, his awareness of territory will be weakened, and his aggression will also be weakened.
For female cats, reproductive organ diseases such as pyometra and ovarian abscess can be avoided only after complete removal of the ovaries and uterus. At the same time, sterilization of female cats under one year old can greatly reduce the occurrence of breast tumors. Since daily activities become less frequent after neutering and the temperament becomes stable, the cat no longer has a poor appetite, which may lead to the cat becoming obese.
After a cat is neutered, if the parents do not control the intake and increase the amount of exercise, the cat will become obese. Based on the above, for now, neutering is currently recognized by pet doctors as the best solution for cats in heat. Of course, each cat’s individual situation is different. Parents need to consult their pet doctor for advice on whether to neuter or not, and when to neuter.

Here are some tips for neutering your cat

1. Cats can be neutered before their first estrus (usually around 5 or 6 months old). Compared with neutering after estrus, doing it first can more effectively avoid the incidence of breast tumors, and the cat will recover faster.
2. Sterilization will not directly lead to obesity. Failure to adjust the feeding method and amount after surgery is the main cause of obesity. We have relevant knowledge to share in our public account.
3. Female cats should try to avoid surgery during estrus. A congested uterus is more fragile and will increase the risk of surgery. Male cats have no similar worries.
4. Cat sterilization surgeries are all performed under anesthesia. Parents need to carefully compare specific items for sterilization prices ranging from 200 to 2,000 yuan in different pet hospitals. Parents should note that comprehensive preoperative examination and intraoperative and postoperative pain relief are essential.
The above are the benefits of cat neutering. I hope my answer can be helpful to you!

How should I take care of my cat after neutering?

1. Put an Elizabethan collar on the cat to prevent the cat from licking the wound.
2. Do not feed the cat immediately. Wait until the anesthetic has passed before feeding the cat, usually 8 hours later.
3. After cats are sterilized, do not let them jump up and down, as the wounds may tear easily.
4. After sterilization, cats will not be in a good mood, may be depressed, and may also be irritable. Pet owners can comfort them more and reward cats with their favorite snacks to help them get out of their depression.
5. After cats are neutered, it is best to supplement them with more nutrients to help their bodies recover. Especially for staple cat food, it is best to choose a nutritious cat food that is good for the cat’s health.
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