Spay Your Female Cats
Female cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs. The operation is performed while the cat is under anesthesia. Depending on age, size, and health, she will stay at your vets office for a few hours or days. Depending upon the procedure a cat may need stiches removed after a few days.
Aside from the very real feline overpopulation problem, there are some valid health reasons for spaying female cats.
- Decreased Risk of Mammary Cancer
Ideally, to give a female cat protection against mammary cancer, she should be spayed prior to her first heat. Each subsequent heat brings a greater chance of mammary cancer at a later time. - Eliminates Risk of Ovarian or Uterine Cancer
Spaying a cat involves the removal of the uterus and ovaries. No organs: no cancer; simple as that. - Eliminates Chances of Pyometritis
Pyometra is a virulent bacteria that attacks the uterus of cats, usually a week or so after estrus, and is a potentially fatal infection.
The old adage that “if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem” is particularly applicable to unwanted pregnancy in cats.
Sometimes there’s just too much of a good thing… then there’s a problem.
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