What are the pros and cons of neutering my cat?
When should I consider neutering? From around the age of 5 to 8 months, kittens reach sexual maturity and are therefore capable of breeding and producing kittens themselves! Most veterinary surgeries would advise that the best time to have your cats neutered is between 5-6 months. It is advisable to keep your cats in until they are neutered, as they may be able to get pregnant slightly before this age. Why neuter? The benefit of having cats neutered far outweighs the consequences and is a very responsible thing for a cat owner to do. Neutering a cat – castration in the male (removal of the testes), and spaying the female (removal of the ovaries and uterus), not only prevents unwanted pregnancies occurring, but also curbs unwanted behavioural patterns associated with sexual maturity. It also reduces the risk of certain diseases and reduces the risk of female cats possibly developing a uterine infection. An unspayed female cat can have up to three litters each year, with up to six kitten
