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| Cat Facts |
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In 5 years,
one unneutered female cat can be responsible for 20,000
descendants. A female cat can start to reproduce from
six months old and have up to three litters a year with
five or six kittens per litter. |
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Male cats
are fertile as early as six months old and each can impregnate
hundreds of female cats every year. |
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your cat neutered |
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Unless you plan to breed from a pedigree cat, it is
essential to have your cat neutered at an early age
to prevent further breeding.
Many owners often say they love their cat so much they
would like to let her have just one litter. They often
have homes lined up for the kittens and therefore they
justify to themselves that they have done the right
thing. They have, however denied good homes to kittens
and cats already born. Most female queens get worn out
nursing kittens and pregnancy itself is not without
danger. Neutering is however a simple procedure with
very little risk to your cat.
A neutered cat is healthier, happier and more affectionate
and undoubtedly will have a longer life.
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| Why I should
have my cat neutered ? |
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Females
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to prevent unwanted kittens. |
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to prevent a womb infection
(pyometra). |
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to reduce the tendency
to develop Mammary Tumours (Breast Cancer) . |
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to stop her calling and
wailing every time she comes into season. |
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to stop attracting tomcats
and their familiar smell to your house. |
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Males
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to prevent
unwanted kittens. |
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to stop
him roaming and getting hit by a car. |
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to prevent
him fighting and picking up feline aids virus or feline
leukaemia. |
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to stop
him spraying in your house or annoying the neighbours
with tomcat smells. |
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There are no undesirable
side effects of neutering or spaying. Neutered cats do
not become fat and lazy as some people would claim. The
positive benefits are that neutered cats whether male
or female are content and healthier, more home loving
and do not have the tendency to fight.
Spaying and neutering are simple, safe and cost effective
ways to promote and protect the healthy life of domestic
cats. |
Voucher
Scheme
If you are on a low income, you will qualify for
our voucher scheme, vouchers are available all
year round to the value of £20 for female cats
and £15 for males. Special deals are available
for colonies.
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