If you have a cat and you don't want it to reproduce, the best thing to do is to get it castrated or sterilised. First, you should know whether or not your cat is in heat because if it has not passed its first heat your cat will not be able to undergo this procedure. Furthermore, you should know that sterilizing or neutering your cat is important to not contribute to the overpopulation of felines. If you have any doubts about when its best to do it, OneHowTo.com will tell you at what age you should get your cat sterilised.
When to neuter your cat
The main thing to consider is whether you should do it before or after the sexual maturity your cat. It is a question that has some controversy because some believe you should do before and others who think you should wait until it's passed its first heat.
In the case of females is better to wait for the first heat to pass, and in the case of males you can wait to, but if you have doubts, do not hesitate to consult your veterinarian. This will avoid possible unwanted pregnancies and any male behaviour will disappear without your cat marking their territory around the house.
Age
Long ago they used to perform sterilization belatedly, when cats were about 6 to 8 months old, which left lots of people with the surprise of unwanted pregnancies, and male cats whose territorial behaviour took ages to disappear.
Several studies claim that the right age in cats ranges from 8 and 16 weeks old for males, and that you should wait for the first heat to pass for female cats. There are still people who prefer to wait until the cat is between 5 and 7 months old. However castration can be conducted at any age.
Adverse effects
Castrating or sterilising your cat has no adverse effect. Postoperative care is like any other and you need to know how to care for your cat after sterilisation so it can recover properly. In the long run it's better for your cat, as it improves its life and it will be less aggressive.
If you are considering the possibility of castrating or sterilising your cat, please consult your veterinarian so that he can guide you as to the age and maturity of your cat.
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