The little kitten soon turns into an adult. His needs begin to grow, all instincts awaken. The cat begins to ask for the cat, marks the territory and in every possible way worries the owners.
When to castrate
About 9-10 months after birth, cats can be castrated. The duration of the operation is individual and determined by the doctor. Due to early castration, the health of the animal may suffer, so it is better to trust the opinion of a specialist. The operation is performed under anesthesia, so the cat will not feel pain. Only after the whole event can painful sensations come. According to statistics, the life span of neutered cats is longer.
It is important to castrate the cat before the first mating, because otherwise everything will be useless, he will look for the cat and behave restlessly. At an early age, the pet has not yet developed the habit of marking territory, meowing at night, inviting the female. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out castration as early as possible. Before the operation, the cat must be examined to detect diseases, to carry out treatment for parasites. Immediately before surgery, the animal should be washed with a special shampoo, do not feed for 12 hours.
Surgery to remove the testes
During the operation, the cat is placed on its back. The surgeon makes incisions in the scrotum, ligates the spermatic cord, and removes the testes. No suturing is required at the incision sites. The entire event lasts approximately five minutes. Complications in cats may occur after the operation, they are usually associated with recovery from anesthesia. The pet will sleep a lot, feel tired, refuse to eat. This condition will pass in two days. You can't let the cat lick the wound, for this you need to buy a plastic collar at the veterinary pharmacy. The owner should take care of his pet after the operation: do not disturb him, provide a cozy warm place.
After castration, you should carefully monitor the cat's diet. You can not overfeed him and give him very fatty foods, as the cat can begin to quickly recover. Castrates have a slowed down metabolism, they burn fewer calories than they consume.
The myth that cats become lethargic after surgery is misleading for many. There are no such statistics. On the contrary, the cat becomes more playful, pays more attention to the owners, because there is no need to look for a cat, look out for it and hunt. After removing the testes, the character of the cats becomes more calm, docile. It is believed that such cats are easier to train. The opinion that neutered cats develop urethral disease is erroneous. The operation does not affect the organs of the urinary system in any way.
