When can a cat be spayed?

For a long time, veterinarians have been practicing sterilization operations on domestic animals. Many owners do not want to subject their pets to this procedure, believing that the animal should leave offspring. In reality, there is nothing dangerous to the health of the animal in this.

At what age are cats spayed?

To prevent reproduction, cats Typically, surgery is performed to remove reproductive organs, called sterilization. Veterinarians advise all cats to have this operation unless you plan to breed kittens. Otherwise, the cute kitty begins to behave defiantly. The animal meows loudly and constantly urinates in all corners, thus attracting individuals of the opposite sex. In addition, the cat may develop very real health problems against this background. Unsterilized cats often develop cysts on the ovaries, which require serious and long-term treatment.

Your veterinarian will help you choose the right time for sterilization surgery. Many experts advise spaying a cat before she reaches sexual maturity and begins her first heat. This usually occurs around 10 months of age. To prevent infection from developing, the animal must receive all necessary vaccinations beforehand.

In Western countries, it is advised to sterilize cats as early as possible. Some animals undergo surgery before they are even a month old. Such early sterilization is explained by the fact that it is easier for an animal to undergo surgery at an early age. In addition, sterilized animals develop better muscles. The opinion of domestic veterinarians on this matter is the opposite. They are confident that sterilization cats is possible only after the organs are fully formed. Early surgery leads to disproportionate development of the body. Therefore, in each specific case, the question of when to perform the operation must be decided by the owner of the animal.

Is it possible to spay a cat during heat?

A final opinion has not been formed regarding the advisability of sterilizing cats during the period of estrus. Veterinarians voice several reasons why this is not recommended:

• When the cat is in heat, blood flows more strongly to the cat's uterus. At the same time, an experienced specialist is able to perform this operation on any organ size. In exceptional cases, sterilization is carried out even in the presence of pregnancy.
• Sterilization during estrus leads to hormonal imbalance in the animal's body. But even in this case, the cat’s health will gradually return to normal.
• Some veterinarians believe that spaying during this period will lead to the continuation of the cat's defiant behavior. However, over time, the operated animal will begin to behave calmly, because the source of the challenging behavior will be removed.

As a precaution, it is better to wait a few days. The best time for sterilization is considered to be from 5 to 7 days after the end of estrus.

Where to sterilize a cat

The choice of the place where to carry out the cat sterilization operation remains at the discretion of the owner. Many animal owners invite a veterinarian to their home. To do this, the operation site in the house is thoroughly disinfected. The doctor brings with him everything necessary for the procedure. The operation itself takes little time and animal is not exposed to unnecessary stress.

Other pet owners take their pet to the veterinary clinic. The positive aspect of this option is that the clinic has all the necessary equipment for the operation. In addition, in case of complications, the cat will immediately receive the necessary assistance. The disadvantages of this solution include the fact that the animal may become infected with some disease on the road and will behave nervously.