Annick Sackx, D.V.M., M.R.C.V.S.
Vicarage Veterinary Centre,
52, Church Road,
Saxilby, near Lincoln,
Lincolnshire, LN1 2HJ.
Tel: 01522 - 703311
Email:
Info@sackx.com
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NEUTERING OF CATS
We
recommend neutering of all cats not being kept for breeding purposes.
Cats can be fertile from as early as 4 1/2 months and can have 4 or more
litters a year. Tom cats can cover large areas looking for females on heat
and will get into fights with other tom cats returning with wounds,
abscesses, road traffic accidents and possible viral diseases like feline
aids and feline leukaemia.
Cats can be neutered ideally around 5-6 months.
Try and keep your cat indoors until it is has been neutered or you could
risk the chance of unwanted kittens.
If your female has just had a litter of kittens, it is best to spay her 6-8 weeks
after giving birth.
Neutering does not necessarily stop spraying but cats are less likely to spray
after being neutered and the odour of urine is less pungent.