Cats generally do not go into heat after being neutered. The process of sterilization will cause changes in the genitals, affecting normal development. Female cats will not be able to give birth and be in estrus normally after sterilization. When male cats are sterilized, the amount of semen will decrease. After sterilization, the hormone content in the body will decrease. This results in the inability to come into estrus, which is a normal phenomenon after sterilization and does not require special treatment. If a cat has an abnormal reaction after being sterilized, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for detailed examination in time, and then make further improvements based on the examination results.
1. Why cats don’t go into heat after sterilization
Cat sterilization includes male cat sterilization and female cat sterilization. Female cat sterilization usually involves removing the uterus and ovaries to control estrogen secretion in the body, and also Reduce the chance of pregnancy. When estrogen changes in the body, it can lead to abnormal estrus. Male cats are usually sterilized by ligating the spermatic cord or removing the testicles, which can reduce estrogen in the body and prevent normal estrus.
2. The physical benefits of cat sterilization
After neutering a cat, the cat’s blood circulation will gradually decrease, it will not cause stress and loss of appetite due to estrus, and it can also reduce the risk of disease. The risk of disease is reduced, and neutering female cats can reduce the risk of pyometra and uterine fibroids, while neutering male cats can reduce the risk of testicular tumors, which is good for health.
3. Precautions after sterilization of cats
After sterilization, local incisions may be left, which need to be wiped with hydrogen peroxide or iodophor, which can prevent local inflammation and is beneficial. The skin is healing. If local inflammation occurs, pet-specific antibiotics need to be treated under the guidance of a doctor. And you also need to go to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the specific situation of physical recovery.
