Early Neutering
All our kittens that are destined to be family pets are early neutered before leaving Dollywinks. This has benefits for the maturing kitten as well as for you the new owner. It also helps us breeders in stopping the trade in kittens from 'backyard breeders' that sell poor quality animals.
When they have had the operation and return home the same day it's amazing to see them jump out of the cat carrier as if nothing has changed. They soon have their heads in their food and water, and play like nothing has happened.
The following excerpts are taken from a leaflet produced by TICA. A copy can be downloaded here.
What is spaying and neutering?
Female cats are spayed. Male cats are neutered. Spaying or neutering removes an animal’s ability to reproduce. Spaying involves surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries. Neutering involves surgical removal of the testicles. Both operations, done under general anesthesia, are safe, routine and relatively painless.
What are the benefits of spaying and neutering?
Spayed and neutered pets are less distracted by sexual instincts. They can be more responsive to family members. Spayed and neutered cats are less likely to fight with other cats, thus saving themselves from injuries and their owners from high veterinary bills.
For those with Female cats
Females in heat spray and defecate in inappropriate places, vocalize loudly all hours of the night and day.
For those with Male cats
Neutered male cats are less likely to suffer disorders in their reproductive glands, conditions that can lead to kidney stones. Unaltered male cats typically spray urine to mark territory in the home. This spray has a distinct, obnoxious odour. Neutering at a young age can eliminate this problem.
When they have had the operation and return home the same day it's amazing to see them jump out of the cat carrier as if nothing has changed. They soon have their heads in their food and water, and play like nothing has happened.
The following excerpts are taken from a leaflet produced by TICA. A copy can be downloaded here.
What is spaying and neutering?
Female cats are spayed. Male cats are neutered. Spaying or neutering removes an animal’s ability to reproduce. Spaying involves surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries. Neutering involves surgical removal of the testicles. Both operations, done under general anesthesia, are safe, routine and relatively painless.
What are the benefits of spaying and neutering?
Spayed and neutered pets are less distracted by sexual instincts. They can be more responsive to family members. Spayed and neutered cats are less likely to fight with other cats, thus saving themselves from injuries and their owners from high veterinary bills.
For those with Female cats
Females in heat spray and defecate in inappropriate places, vocalize loudly all hours of the night and day.
For those with Male cats
Neutered male cats are less likely to suffer disorders in their reproductive glands, conditions that can lead to kidney stones. Unaltered male cats typically spray urine to mark territory in the home. This spray has a distinct, obnoxious odour. Neutering at a young age can eliminate this problem.
