Castration of a cat: pros and cons. At what age should the operation be planned?
Usually, owners do not think about castrating their pet until yesterday's kitten starts to mark the apartment with heart-rending screams. Such marks are so persistent and foul-smelling that after the first incident, the "criminal" is brought to the veterinary clinic.
Does this mean that a cat that freely walks on the street does not need to be castrated? After all, unlike a she-cat, he will not bring kittens home. Having the ability to satisfy sexual desire, he will not scream at night. And such cats mainly mark on the street.
Veterinarians unanimously say: it is better to castrate. True, they have their own, financial, interest in this matter. Before agreeing or refusing the operation, you need to independently weigh the pros and cons of castration.
§ CONTENTS:
Positive effects of surgery
Become friendlier
Unwanted sexual behavior disappears
Fight less
Reduced risk of other injuries
Reduced risk of infection and parasites
Live longer
Preventing unwanted offspring
Negative effects of castration
Excess weight
Predisposition to urolithiasis
Surgical risk
When to plan surgery
Early castration
Traditional castration
Castration of adult animals
Conclusion
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