In addition to the health benefits and helping to avoid expanding the feline population further, neutering helps to prevent unwanted calling and mating behaviours that can be bothersome to both owners and neighbours. The neutering procedure in the female cat is called a spay. The operation involves a general anaesthetic and it normally only takes around 20 minutes.
It is generally performed through a very small incision and your pet will be back home on the same day. To summarise, by taking the necessary precautions and considering early age neutering, you can prevent the unfortunate event of your kitten becoming pregnant.
Discuss this with your vet during any routine visit or when you come to do vaccinations. They will be happy to advise on the best course of action for your pet. Your email address will not be published.
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In the video below, we see a 4 month kitten showing signs of going into heat:. Pregnancy is hard on such a young, small cat, and outcomes and survival rate for her and her kittens are often much worse than with adult cats. Without question, the best way to prevent your kitten from getting pregnant is to have her spayed before she reaches sexual maturity.
In fact, this is the current recommendation by veterinarians. In June, , the American Veterinary Medical Association formally endorsed spaying and neutering all cats not intended for breeding by five months of age. Besides preventing unwanted pregnancies, there are many health benefits your feline companion gains with early spaying.
Spaying your female cat before her first estrous cycle eliminates her risk of ovarian cancer. Removal of the ovaries also greatly reduces her risk of cervical and mammary cancer because the ovaries produce hormones that are known to spur the growth of cancerous tumors. Additionally, neutered cats have a lower incidence of other feline diseases such as leukemia and feline AIDS. These diseases can be spread through cat behaviors associated with mating such as biting and fighting.
Cat in estrous attract also male cats that might carry disease from far and wide. By decreasing your cat contact with random males, you lessen the chance of your cat becoming ill.
Neutering male cats prevents them from getting other cats, or kittens, pregnant. Dena Mangiamele. It is possible that your cat will not make it to her litter box on time due to the increased pressure on her bladder. Now is not the time to scold her. She may also need a little extra help cleaning her bottom, if her belly is not allowing her to reach it.
A soft, moist cloth can be used if she will allow it. In the final weeks of her pregnancy, your cat's nipples will swell and there may be some milk leakage. Just before she goes into labor, your queen will be wandering the house restlessly looking for a nesting space to birth in.
You will want to keep your closets closed, but create a quiet corner with a paper lined box. She may or may not use it; let her choose the place she is most comfortable. Even if you do not approve of the spot she has chosen, do not try to move her. If your queen feels stressed or threatened at all, her labor can stop cold, possibly leading to a life-threatening situation for her or her kittens.
Keep the house as calm and quiet as possible and do not get involved in the birthing process unless you are absolutely positive that something has gone wrong. Once the kittens have all arrived, and your queen is relaxed, the whole family can be moved to a clean and comfortable area that has been set aside for their bedding. Congratulations, you are now the proud "parent" of several new kittens that will soon be scurrying around.
Keep in mind that their immune systems and bones are very fragile; they should not be picked up by every cooing person that comes along -- not to mention the "queen mum" may become violently protective if anyone does try to do this too soon. Home Cat Care Center. Written by: PetMD Editorial. Published: November 13, How to Tell if Your Cat is Pregnant The first thing you need to know about cat pregnancy is how to recognize the signs of pregnancy.
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