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Sterilization
This
option is only for when you’re sure you don’t want a litter from
your cat. Often this is also agreed upon and determined in a contract if
you’ve purchased your thoroughbred from a breeder. Sterilization can
best be done at a young age. This because it’s better if it’s done
before the cat becomes in heat, which happens between 6-9 months old. It
will bring you a more healthy and agreeable housemate.
Sterilization
and castration
Though
medically not entirely correct, sterilization is the most common term
for the removal of a cats ovaries. Castration is the common term for the
removal of a cats testicles.
Sterilization
for a more agreeable housemate
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Having
cats in heat in the house can be a drama. They’re near impossible to
keep inside and very noisy. After sterilization this problem’s solved,
because the cat no longer gets in heat.
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Castrated
and sterilized cats are more pleasant in their dealings with people, and
also other cats.
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They
also attract diseases from stray cats less easily.
Sterilization
keeps your cat healthier!
Sterilized
cats have less health issues. You don’t need to fear anymore that your
cat will get a uterus infection or lacteal gland cancer. Research shows
that sterilization before the cat goes in heat for the first time
reduces these risks to zero. Each time your cat goes in heat, the
chances for it to develop these conditions increases. Lacteal gland
tumors are in 95% of all cases extremely malignant.
Sterilization
to prevent pregnancy
Overpopulation
of stray cats is a serious problem. To this day pounds are filled with
left behind cats and kittens get released into the wild. By not
combating the risk of unwanted pregnancies, you’re contributing to
these problems. Finding a new home for these new treasures isn’t
always as easy as you may think. And should you decide to keep one or
more of the litter, think of the extra costs of vaccinations, feeders,
toys and possible diseases. Besides all these costs, you also have to
keep in mind that the mothers health is at risk during the pregnancy.
All these potential problems can be avoided by castration.
The
procedure
Sterilization
is a standard procedure that is done under complete anesthetics. The
recommended age for sterilization (and castration) is between 6 and 9
months old. For sterilization, a small incision is made in the abdominal
wall. Your cat can go home the same day. Your vet may prescribe pain
medication for the days after the surgery. 10 days after the procedure
the sterilization wound is checked. Due to the small incision and the
under skin stitches an annoying cap usually isn’t required.
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