When to castrate a cat is a very important issue, often arising from the owners of these animals. The most suitable age is closer to 12-14 months. The later the cat is castrated, the better for the animal, but castration before the age of 6-7 months can lead to the fact that the development of the genitals in it does not reach a normal level. This can cause problems with urination.
The main indication of when it is better to castrate a cat is his sexual activity, which he begins to show at the age of six months. If it is not planned to use the animal as a producer, then the sexual needs of the pet become a rather big problem for its owners.
A domestic cat, like a street
cat, under the influence of instinct marks its territory, as a result of which a steady
smell of cat urine appears in the room. Sometimes the sexual activity of a cat can lead to a tragic outcome. For example, in search of a partner, a cat can escape from the house through an open door, jump from a window or from a balcony. As a result, he may be injured or even die or get lost and not return home.
After the castration operation, the cat usually stops marking the territory. But if he ever had mating, or is older than one and a half years, it is impossible to guarantee that the cat will stop marking the territory, the probability still remains. In the case when it is possible to castrate the cat on time, you can count on the absence of "tags". The cat will also stop screaming in spring, will be less aggressive. The life span of a castrated animal is higher, while playfulness and active behavior are preserved. In addition, castration protects the cat from various feline infections and diseases related to the genitourinary system. I must say that about 70% of uncastrated cats are affected by such diseases.
So, the moment has come when you need to castrate the cat. It is necessary to prepare in advance. First of all, you need to conduct an examination of the animal with a veterinarian, who will give an opinion on when to castrate a cat, and when to carry out such an operation is not recommended. The owner of the animal needs to treat existing infections twenty days before the operation and expel the parasites. The day before, you need to wash your pet with shampoo with antiseptics, do not feed it twelve hours before the operation, and do not drink it for five hours.
After the castration operation, the animal does not require any special care, but if you take into account that anesthesia is used during the operation, you just need to be a little more attentive to your pet. Before the animal returns to normal life, some time must pass, and during this period it is necessary to ensure that, in order to avoid injuries during the fall, the cat does not jump high. But the cat after castration will no longer run away from home, will not scream, spoil furniture and mark territory.
When it is already late or impossible to castrate the cat for medical reasons, all that remains is to provide him with regular mating and stock up with special opturating agents to avoid the appearance of the next “marks”.