1. What is a neutered cat?
A neutered cat refers to a cat that has undergone surgical removal of its reproductive organs, including the ovaries and uterus of female cats, and the testicles of male cats.
Neutering surgery is usually performed when cats are 6-8 months old. It is a safe and effective method to control the reproductive capacity of cats and reduce the production of stray cats and the pressure on the environment.
2. Benefits of sterilized cats
Neutered cats can effectively control the birth of cats and avoid the problem of stray cats caused by over-breeding. While protecting the environment, it also reduces human concerns about stray cats. The burden of fostering and sheltering.
In addition to the benefits of the social environment, neutering cats also has many benefits for the individual cat’s health, such as reducing the risk of breast cancer, pyometra and other diseases in cats.
3. Why is it now called sterilization and not castration?
As for the choice of terms, the word "sterilization" mainly refers to the elimination of a cat's reproductive ability, while "castration" refers to Removal of reproductive organs is often regarded as a word of caution by some conservative people.
Sterilization emphasizes the removal of reproductive capacity, which can more accurately convey the purpose and benefits of the operation, and can allow people to truly understand the meaning of sterilization.
4. Things to pay attention to when neutering cats
Neutering is a small surgical operation, and certain precautions are required after surgery:
Dietary control: Surgery Finally, the cat’s diet needs to be controlled to avoid nausea and vomiting caused by excessive eating.
Rest and sleep: After surgery, the cat needs to be given an appropriate amount of rest and sleep time, and excessive activities and actions should be avoided as much as possible.
Wound care: Pay attention to wound care after surgery to prevent the cat from licking the wound and being impacted, which may lead to wound infection.
Drug treatment: After surgery, the cat needs to take medications prescribed by the doctor on time, such as analgesics, antibiotics, etc.
Only by carefully complying with the doctor's instructions and care requirements after surgery can the cat recover as soon as possible and return to a healthy and lively state.