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One of the main aims of
Cats Protection is the neutering of all cats not required for breeding.
Both male and female
kittens should be neutered at the age of five to six months. All cats and kittens in
our care over six months are neutered before being found new homes. A MALE
un-neutered cat will mark his territory (inside and outside the home) by
spraying his urine. He will also wander far afield in search of un-neutered
females and fight with other un-neutered males over territory and females. The
resulting vets bills to repair the damage will far exceed the cost of neutering
and could cost the cat his life as un-neutered
cats are far more likely to be run over or catch contagious diseases (such as
Feline Leukaemia Virus or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus – neither of which can
be transmitted to humans). A FEMALE
unspayed cat will produce many
kittens; she can be responsible for up to 20,000
descendants in only FIVE years! It is possible for a female cat to have 3
litters of kittens a year, and she can become pregnant as young as 6 months old.
When in season she will ‘call’, often using a loud, raucous voice,
(to attract male cats within hearing distance). She does not need to have a
litter before being spayed.
If you, or someone you
know cannot afford the full cost of neutering their cat they should
phone 01642 589090 to request help. If they
qualify, we will issue a subsidised neutering voucher. The owner will normally
be expected to make a contribution towards the cost. We can also provide financial help with neutering FERAL CATS, as long as they are in a safe colony that has access to shelter and regular feeding. |
