A female cat can go into her first heat at just six months of age, which means they are fully capable of becoming pregnant before they even reach their first birthday. So, when is that time exactly? It depends on the situation, really. For cats which come from shelters, they can sometimes be desexed as early as eight weeks of age. This occurs in order to clear up space quickly for unwanted litters of cats so that cats which have been fixed can quickly be made ready to go in order to find their forever home.
Cats which have been brought in outside of a shelter are typically desexed by a veterinarian around months of age.
Additionally, this greatly reduces the risk of behavioral issues in your feline friend. They are also more likely to be confrontational with other cats. For any woman who has ever had a cesarean section, often their first complaint aside from the pain is the puffiness around the incision.
Cats which have been spayed or neutered are prone to the development of abdominal fat padding around the area of their incision. This is because their metabolism will slow down as a result of their hormone changes post surgery. Vet Rec. Effects of castration on fighting, roaming, and urine spraying in adult male cats.
J Am Vet Med Assoc. Castration of adult male dogs: effects on roaming, aggression, urine marking, and mounting. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 5th ed. Pet overpopulation is a serious issue and by allowing your cat to breed, you are adding to the problem. Although you may not own the female cat, and you are not burdened with finding homes for those new kittens, someone else is.
Even if you accept your responsibility and choose to keep the kittens, you will have the additional cost of vaccines, parasite control, toys and food for several pets. Another positive aspect of neutering your cat is that neutering can result in a calmer, and sometimes cleaner, home. Without the drive to mate, your cat may be quieter and not prone to cat calls and an incessant need to seek out a mate. The neutered cat no longer feels the need to seek out and serenade females. He no longer has the stress of needing to mark his territory and urinate throughout the house and yard.
Neutered cats are also easier to get along with. They tend to more gentle and affectionate. Neutered males tend to roam less and typically are not involved in as many fights with other animals. A final positive aspect of neutering your cat is that neutered cats tend to have fewer health problems. Neutering is the removal of the testicles.
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