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 a male cat sterilization is called castration surgery (Castration).

For cats after giving birth or cats with uterine lesions or a tendency to develop lesions (pyometra or uterine fibroids) due to frequent estrus, removal of the uterus will also be considered to reduce the health risks of cats. What are the benefits of neutering?

What are the benefits of spaying cats?

1. Control the number of cats. Under control, you can mate when you are in heat, and the pregnancy rate is extremely high. You can wean after two months of pregnancy, one month after one month, and one year after another...

Some netizens have done a calculation, a pair of cats Couples can produce 200,000 offspring in 7 years!

2. Reduce the risk of testicular cancer and prostate disease in male cats. Neutering can reduce the risk of related diseases in male cats, while avoiding being driven by the desire to mate and running away from home , jumped off the building and injured.

3. Reduce the risk of female cats suffering from breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer. Sterilization can prevent female cats from ovarian and uterine lesions, allowing cats to grow up healthily and happily. At the same time, it can prevent cats from estrus Chun behavior reduces stress for cats and owners.

4. Extend the life of cats Compared with unneutered cats, the lifespan is relatively prolonged by 1-2 years, and the pet is less aggressive, reducing the probability of trauma.

5. It can make cats more docile and neutered. Change the cat's urinating behavior caused by estrus, reduce the irritability and aggressive behavior of other pets and shovelers, and make the cat more docile.