Cat Neutering
As a cat owner you have a responsibility to ensure that you cat is spayed or neutered. There are some people that avoid the issue because of the expense or simply because they perceive it to be cruel however the consequences of not spaying or neutering your cat can be huge.
A cat can become pregnant as early as six months old and there is already an issue with overpopulation in the UK. Cat shelters such as the Cat’s Protection are outrun with unwanted cats so as a cat owner you have a responsibility to ensure you are not adding to this situation.
There are many benefits to having a cat neutered. Neutered cats tend to be more affable with humans and in general live longer and healthier lives. They are far less likely to roam away from home reducing the risk of being knocked over and straying. They are also less likely to spray territorially – although even a neutered cat will spray if they feel threatened or insecure.
Cats recover quickly from the operation. I was told by my vet to make sure my cat Tikka rested for a few days but this was no easy task. He was up and about within twenty four hours and impatient to go out and get back to doing catty things.