Desexing a kitten refers to an operation in which a kitten’s reproductive organs are removed. In male kittens, this is referred to as neutering, and involves a surgery where the vet cuts open the kitten’s ball sac an removes the testicles. After this procedure, a kitten will not be able to produce reproductive sperm. Desexing a female kitten is called spaying. In this operation, the vet cuts into the kitten’s abdomen and removes the kitten’s ovaries and uterus. After this procedure, a kitten will not be able to produce any eggs and therefore cannot have any babies.
Benefits of getting a kitten desexed?
There are many benefits of getting a kitten desexed. We have listed the greatest advantages below
No stray cats
Stray cats are already a huge problem, as there are millions around the world with no owner that live in the wild. Without proper care, these stray cats usually die before the age of 4. By getting your kitten desexed, you help prevent the number of stray cats from increasing.
Less anxiety
Kittens that are not desexed will experience anxious moments when their body wants them to find a mate. In female kittens, this is called going into heat. The cat will wine and cry, and do whatever it can to find another cat that it can mate with. By getting a kitten desexed, you cat will not go through these anxious urges to find a mate.
Prevents runaways
Kittens and cats that are unsexed will also try extensively to find a partner for mating. They will sometimes travel miles to find another cat. This can be very dangerous, as it puts your cat at risk of getting losts and coming into contact with predators.
Prevents cancer
Getting a kitten desexed will greatly reduce its chances of developing cancer. In female kittens, they will be immune from developing ovarian cancer. Male kittens will no longer be at risk of getting testicular cancer.
Less aggression
One of the main reasons you should get a kitten desexed is because it greatly reduces their aggression levels. Cats that are desexed will be much for calm and mellow. This is very important if you have a multi cat household.
How much does it cost to get a kitten desexed?
The cost to get a kitten desexed depends on the sex of your kitten. If you have a male kitten, it will need to get neutered. This usually costs around $300 at most vet clinics. A female cat will have to get spayed, and this procedure costs around $400. While this might seem like a lot of money, you are really saving hundreds by not having to deal with a litter of kittens.
After your kitten is desexed, it is very important that you make them rest for a couple days. It is essential that your kitten’s stitches have enough time to heal up. If your kitten is too active after the surgery, it can cause an infection. Check out these photos to see what a cat spay incision should look like.
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