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At what age should a cat be neutered?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
Cats need to be neutered around 6 to 8 months old. The specific time needs to be judged based on the specific physical development. Under normal circumstances, cats will gradually enter the sexual maturity stage after 6 months, which will lead to the development of mature genitals. At this time, neutering can reduce the number of estrus, which is beneficial to the development of various organs and bones in the body, and has certain benefits for physical health. However, you should not hesitate too early. If you sterilize too early, it will cause damage to the reproductive organs and affect physical development. You need to go to a regular pet hospital for sterilization. You cannot do it privately at home to avoid increasing the chance of infection. In severe cases, it may Can be life-threatening.

1. Why should cats be neutered between 6 months and 8 months?

Most breeds of cats will enter the sexual maturity stage after 6 months of age. constitution, resulting in a prolonged stage of maturation. If the physique is good and there are no abnormalities in the body during development, the cat should be sterilized at 6 months under normal circumstances; if the body constitution is poor, the development time will be prolonged, and the cat should be sterilized at about 8 months.

2. The physical benefits of cat sterilization

Sterilization can control estrus, avoid stress and loss of appetite due to estrus, and can also reduce the chance of illness. In addition, neutering female or male cats can reduce the occurrence of diseases such as uterine fibroids and testicular cancer, which is good for health.

3. The harmful effects of premature sterilization on cats

If the time of neutering is too early, it will affect bone development, lead to short stature, cause imbalance of proportions, and in serious cases may lead to Changes in bone shape and neutered cats can lead to obesity, which is frugal or an adverse reaction.

4. Daily care of cats after sterilization

After sterilization, local skin wounds will be left. Hydrogen peroxide or iodophor needs to be used for disinfection, which can prevent bacterial growth and reduce inflammation. Condition. And the owner needs to take the cat to a regular medical institution for regular check-ups to understand the specific situation of physical recovery.