In general people's thinking, the cat's sterilization operation is the same as that of a human. As long as a certain part of the reproductive system is tie up, everything is OK! In fact, it is much more complicated. The sterilization operation of a female cat is Removing the ovaries is called ovariectomy (OHE surgery); while male cats usually remove both testicles, just like the ancient eunuchs, such male cat sterilization is called castration surgery (Castration). Cats after giving birth or cats with uterine lesions or a tendency to lesions (pyometra or uterine fibroids) due to frequent estrus will also consider removing the uterus to reduce the cat's health risks.

Maine Coon

What is the significance of sterilization for cats? Why do you keep emphasizing the importance of it What about sex? We can talk about the purpose of sterilization in three ways.

1. Avoid or reduce the troubles caused by estrus

I Think that everyone who has raised cats has experienced the terrifying situation brought about by cats when they are in heat? When the lively and lovely cat at home notices the coming of spring, suddenly it is no longer the familiar provocation you are familiar with. The beloved cat begins to defecate anywhere, scratches the screens, screens, doors or furniture in order to want to go out, cries loudly in the middle of the night, has a bad temper, fights with other animals, and has a good or bad appetite. You, the owner, are like hell. I am really angry, worried, and distressed.

I am angry that the environment at home has been destroyed by cat urine and cat scratches, and people are also noisy. Lack of sleep, turned into a giant panda; worried that the cat could not resist the temptation of the outside world, may run out at any time, and the cat will never meet again; and the heartache is: it is so restless, lonely and pitiful, But because I can't bear the heavy responsibility of raising a group of kittens, I have to let it continue to be helpless!

I often hear many people think that it seems cruel and inappropriate for cats to perform this operation. Yes, but there are many cats who are arbitrarily released or hurriedly transferred to others just because their owners are unwilling to do this operation for them and can't bear the troubles caused by estrus.

Perhaps as a As the owner, you can endure all kinds of behaviors of cats, but what about your family? What about your neighbors? Can they bear it? If others can't bear it, you can bravely bear the censure and pressure of everyone, and love you consistently Do you love cats? If not, then take it for sterilization!

2. Control the number of stray cats

Although on the surface The problem of stray dogs is more serious, but in fact, more and more stray cats are appearing in the streets and alleys.

You can guarantee that the cat will never run away Home or lost? Especially during the estrus season, the lost cat becomes a poor stray cat. If the next generation is born, these little kittens will become the second generation of stray cats. In addition to starving and freezing, they have to endure People are ruthlessly beating, scolding, and chasing, so why do we bother to create more stray kittens?

So if your cat has the urge to run away at any time or simply wanders out, then you must It needs to be considered for sterilization!

3. Avoid lesions and obesity

Reduce or avoid the occurrence of reproductive system diseases, no matter Have cats ever had sexual experience? When they gradually enter old age, the function of the reproductive system will begin to decline or produce lesions.

For female cats, there may be gynecological problems such as pyometra, breast tumors, ovarian cysts and tumors, while in male cats, there may be testicular tumors and prostate hypertrophy. Don't underestimate these problems! Once they happen, if they cannot be treated early, it may cause the cat to finish its life in a short period of time in pain. It is not as good as it was when I was young, and the risk of surgical anesthesia is relatively much higher.

Even with successful surgery, recovery from wounds and physical strength is slower and less ideal than in younger cats. This is why veterinarians now encourage cat owners to sterilize their cats as soon as possible, not only to avoid the occurrence of these terrible diseases, but also to reduce the risk of surgery.

In addition, older cats may also have some internal problems such as diabetes, abnormal thyroid function, abnormal adrenal function, etc. The treatment and control of these diseases will be disturbed by the hormones secreted by the ovaries or testes, which will lead to the instability of the disease and increase the difficulty of treatment and control. In this case, the success of the sterilization operation can only depend on the willpower of the cat, the superb skills of the doctor and the blessing of God!

Does sterilization cause obesity?

As for the problems that may be caused by sterilization, according to the rumors, there are two arguments: fat and personality becomes lazy or personality changes, but in all current research reports in this area, it is not believed that after sterilization cause these two side effects.

According to many studies, whether or not neutered, cats may gradually slow down their metabolic function as they age, and tend to gain weight. Therefore, the neutered cat may have the phenomenon of slowing down the body's metabolic function.