Read the cat article, "Spaying And Neutering Your Cat".
Spaying And Neutering Your Cat
It's Wise To Be A Responsible Cat Owner: Lack of information or
misinformation about neutering and spaying result in millions of kitten and cats
being euthanized or abandoned each year. Some cat owners are fearful that the
procedure might be painful or cruel or that it will result in a personality
change. Separating myth from reality should reassure cat owners that neutering
and spaying not only help solve the problem of unwanted cats but also contribute
to their health and well-being.
Myth: Neutering/spaying changes a cats personality.
Reality: The cats genetic makeup and the attention and training it receives are
the factors that shape its personality. Neutering is usually performed just as a
cat is approaching puberty. The changes in a cats playfulness and sleeping
habits that normally develop at puberty are sometimes attributed to this
procedure.
Myth: Females have a sweeter, gentler personality if allowed to have one
litter before being spayed.
Reality: No evidence from behavioral research or from clinical observations
supports this belief. Some animals behaviorists suggest that this is the placebo
effect. The owner expects that breeding will bring about a behavior change and
this leads to the assumption that behavior has improved.
Myth: Neutered/spayed pets become obese.
Reality: Neutering/spaying are often associated with obesity because reduced
activity and metabolic changes may result. This problem can generally be avoided
by close monitoring of the cats diet (eliminating table scraps and, if
necessary, reducing the amount of cat food offered). In addition to diet
management, providing favorite toys and encouraging exercise through play
periods should also help prevent obesity.
As in any surgery, neutering or spaying may have possible complications which
you can discuss with your veterinarian. However, the benefits of neutering and
spaying outweigh most complications.
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