Do male cats need to be neutered

Why should male cats be neutered? Does sterilization really have that many benefits? This is a question many cat owners have. Is neutering a cat really cruel? 

There are actually many benefits to neutering.

·1. Avoid being in heat. Cats will go into estrus in spring and autumn. During the estrus period, cats will urinate frequently and show symptoms such as restlessness, howling, and loss of appetite.
·2. Reduce the occurrence of diseases. Due to different physiological structures, cats may suffer from many diseases due to estrus and childbirth, such as feline AIDS, urinary system obstruction, etc. Neutering can fundamentally solve these problems and reduce cat health risks.
·3. Avoid blind reproduction. Male cats that are not neutered will mate because they are in heat, leading to an increase in the number of cats and an increase in the number of stray cats. Neutering can prevent cats from getting lost due to heat and reduce the number of stray cats.

·4. Reduce aggression. After neutering, male cats will be less aggressive, will not urinate everywhere to mark their territory, and will not have the smell of urine at home, making the cat more docile. After neutering, many cats will become docile, no longer grumpy, and less aggressive toward other pets and owners.

There are advantages and disadvantages to neutering male cats, but it is recommended to do it. After all, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.

Profit:

1. After male cats become sexually mature, they will urinate everywhere in the house. The scary thing is that there is no fixed cycle. It is always like this all year round. It is more intense in spring, and then the owner will have to wipe urine everywhere. This is the so-called “enuresis” behavior. It’s not about excretion per se, it’s not about emptying the bladder of urine, but it’s an act of demarcating territory.
2. The temperament of male cats changes drastically, becoming irritable, losing temper, scratching and biting, losing weight, and having dull coat color. In severe cases, health problems may occur. Male cats that are not sterilized and cannot be bred normally are prone to testicular cancer, which can lead to death. The rate is very high!
3. When a male cat reaches sexual maturity, he will meow loudly in the middle of the night. As time goes by, his meows will become louder and longer, and the owner will want to sleep. A peaceful sleep has become a luxury!
4. When a male cat smells the smell of a female cat in heat, he will go into heat. At this time, the cat itself is in great pain. After being stopped from looking for the female cat, he will stop eating, drinking, and urinating, and will start to get sick, which will cause many problems. Headache problem.
5. Cats have no love. They will leave after mating, or even continue to mate with another female cat immediately, and the male cat will not care about the resulting kittens, so there is no such thing as human beings saying that they are reluctant to give them to cats. Neutering makes it loveless.
6. After male cats are sterilized, their lifespan will be extended and they will avoid reproductive system diseases in old age.
7. After sterilization, male cats use food energy more efficiently and will generally gain weight, but their food intake must be controlled to ensure health.

Disadvantages:

Male cats are prone to obesity after sterilization, because after sterilization, the estrus disappears, the amount of exercise also decreases, and the appetite increases, so the weight will increase, which can easily lead to obesity. There are also urinary stones and joint problems. In fact, these are the sequelae of obesity and are not directly caused by sterilization.
If your male cat is in estrus, here are some relief methods:
1. If the owner feels irritable when a male cat is in estrus, he can divert the cat’s attention so that the cat does not always focus on mating. The owner can first attract the cat with snacks and let the cat indulge in the fun brought by the snacks.
2. Prepare some cat candies for the cat to lick and eat, or prepare some canned food with different flavors for the cat to enjoy. You can also prepare some dried fish that the cat usually likes.
3. In addition to snacks, play with the cat with a cat stick. This can also attract the cat’s attention, increase the cat’s physical consumption, and make the cat relax.
Warm reminder: Male cats can be sterilized at 8 or 9 months old. You must find a qualified professional institution and a professional doctor to perform the operation. Careful care must be taken after the operation to prevent infection.