Neutering a male cat after about one and a half years old will not affect the hair and gills, because the male cat's gills mainly contain a sufficient amount of estrogen. When the various organs of the body mature, they will promote the secretion of estrogen in the body, causing the body to mature, resulting in the appearance of The condition of cheek hair. If a male cat is sterilized, it will cause the secretion of estrogen in the body to decrease, which will affect the normal development of other organs in the body, so that cheek hair will not appear. Therefore, you can choose the time of sterilization according to your own situation. When the male cat needs sterilization , it is recommended that owners take male cats to regular pet hospitals and not to private clinics, otherwise the chance of infection will increase.
1. Why does male cats never have hair and gills affected after one and a half years old?
Under normal circumstances, male cats have relatively strong estrogen secretion between 8 and 10 months old. The occurrence of gills during these two periods indicates that the body has matured. Sterilization after one and a half years old will cause the estrogen content in the body to decrease and affect the condition of gills. Therefore, it is recommended to sterilize after the gills appear.
2. The physical benefits of neutering male cats
When male cats are in heat, they may cause adrenal hypertrophy, which can easily cause blockage of the urinary system. After sterilization, the number of times of heat will be reduced and urinary tract obstruction will be prevented. Blockage of the system reduces the risk of serious diseases such as urethritis, cystitis, prostatitis, etc., and is beneficial to the normal development of the body.
3. Disadvantages of neutering a male cat too early
If a male cat is sterilized too early, it will lead to abnormal hair and gills, and may also cause abnormal development of bones and body organs. , leading to a smaller body size and even affecting normal urination.
IV. Precautions after sterilization of male cats
After sterilizing a male cat, the male cat should not be allowed to engage in strenuous activities, otherwise it will affect physical recovery and wound healing. At the same time, you also need to clean the wound well, disinfect the wound regularly and change dressings, which can prevent the growth of bacteria, reduce the chance of infection, and facilitate wound healing.
Neutered male cats will be weaker, so they can be fed foods with high nutritional value, such as canned cats, chicken breasts, etc., which can supplement nutrients and help the body return to normal.
