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The most common form of sterilization in dogs and cats is surgical, spaying in females and castration in males. Non-surgical fertility control can either result in sterilization or temporary contraception and could offer a cheaper way to keep wild dog and cat populations under control. As of 2019, only contraceptives are commercially available.
Spayed female cats will no longer be burdened by pregnancy or nursing litters: Females have been found to be pregnant throughout the year. A study of the reproductive capacity of free-roaming cats showed they may have an average of 1.4 litters a year, with a median of 3 kittens/litter. [56]
The one significant cause for concern in the studies was an increased incidence of urinary incontinence in female dogs, leading to recommendations to delay spaying female dogs until 3 months of age when there is no concern about non-compliance with spay policies. [3] [11] There was no evidence of increased risk of infection for cats.
The Catmobile charges $175 to spay a female cat and $125 to neuter a male cat. The fee includes vaccines, flea treatment, free microchipping and a nail trim. Spaying costs more because it's a more ...
Feral cats are the offspring and descendants of stray or abandoned house pets, which is why it is so important to get your cat spayed or neutered, especially if you allow them outside. Feral cats ...
Neutering increases life expectancy in cats: one study found castrated male cats live twice as long as intact males, while spayed female cats live 62% longer than intact females. [citation needed] Non-neutered cats in the U.S. are three times more likely to require treatment for an animal bite. Having a cat neutered confers health benefits ...
In one study conducted by the Banfield Pet Hospital, spayed female cats in the study lived 39% longer and neutered male cats lived 62% longer. Keep your cat up to date on their vaccinations.
Alley Cat Allies created National Feral Cat Day in 2001, [17] which it promotes every October 16. In 2017, the organization changed the event's name to Global Cat Day. [18] On October 16, 2023, Alley Cat Allies conducted a program in Grand Cayman, providing spay/neuter surgeries for as many as 100 cats and distributing cat food.