Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Cat





Cat overpopulation is a very serious problem in the United States. There are simply too many cats and not enough people to care for them. Responsibility is the key to cat ownership, and a major part of that responsibility is guaranteeing that your cat doesn’t reproduce.



Neutering and spaying are two of the most commonly performed elective procedures. Not only do they help curtail cat overpopulation, they also bring many health and behavior benefits to both you and your cat.



Spaying:

Spaying is the procedure used for females. The ovaries and uterus are removed, and the cat can usually go home the same day. There are several advantages to spaying such as; no more heat cycles, no more crying, yowling, or trying to escape outside, no more unwelcome visits by unneutered male cats, no uterine infections, no ovarian cysts, and greatly reduced incidence of mammary tumors if spayed before the first heat.



Neutering:

Neutering/castration is the procedure used for males. The testicles are removed, and the cat can go home the same day. Advantages of neutering are; a reduced urge to roam, the mating drive is stopped, urine spraying will stop (or not begin), a lower incidence of prostate problems, and less aggression (which reduces the likelihood of cat-fight abscesses).