CASTRAR GATOS 🐱✂️ Edad, Ventajas y Desventajas

Castrating cats is part of the routine in many veterinary centers and has also become a common practice for many caregivers attracted by the advantages of a procedure with significant benefits. Therefore, in this video by an animal expert, we will explain in detail what this surgery consists of, the optimal age to perform it, and the advantages and disadvantages. Let's get started. Differences between Castration and Sterilization in general, cast castration and sterilization are referred to interchangeably, but in reality there are differences between the two terms. Castration involves the removal of reproductive organs such as the testicles, uterus or ovaries. Sterilization means rendering a cat sterile, which can be achieved by castration, but also with techniques such as G a sectomy or tubal ligation. Above, we have left you a video where we explain in more detail the differences between castration and sterilization. What is the best age to castrate a cat? It is recommended to perform the surgery before the first heat. This involves operating around five or six months before in both males and females, although there may be variations depending on the time of year. Cats are seasonally polyestrous, which means that they will be in heat repeatedly during the season with the most sunlight. For this reason, it is important to take into account both seasonality and the age of the cat. In any case, our trusted veterinarian will tell us the best age to neuter the cat. Therefore, if we have doubts about when to perform the neutering of a cat, for example, the most appropriate thing to do is to consult this professional directly before talking about the advantages and disadvantages we can wendkly surveys. This procedure is not only performed to prevent unwanted litters. Spaying before the first heat practically eliminates the possibility of the cat suffering from mammary tumors. A very weight since there is a change in the animal's energy requirements. That is why it is very important to monitor the diet after surgery and to keep the cat active by offering it games and an enriched environment. We leave you with another card in which we explain some false myths about castration. Some such as changes in character. Don't miss it. The price of castrating cats varies depending on whether it is a male or a female, since the complexity of the surgery is different. But the amount can also be very different depending on the town where we live. The reference prices for clinics are set by the veterinary association, hence the appearance of variations between places and even clinics in the same city, since it is a recommendation that each veterinarian will adapt according to their criteria. In addition, before operating the animal should be examined, ideally by performing a blood test and an electrocardiogram. These tests are sometimes included in the price, but sometimes they are an additional expense that must be added to the total amount. As a reference, we can say that the price of neutering a female cat will be around €100 200, while neutering a male cat is cheaper, around €50 to 60. Sometimes city councils or veterinary clinics themselves organize sterilization campaigns in which castrations are performed free of charge or at reduced prices. These are usually aimed at street or homeless cats, but sometimes they also include cats with homes. Another option is to adopt your cat from a shelter or kennel which usually delivers them already operated on earth. If they are still very young, they take care of doing it later. Of course, with these options it is common to have to pay for the microchip and health expenses since the animals are usually delivered with their health card up to date. Is your cat neutered? Are you planning to do so? Leave us your comments and don't forget to give us a like if you like this content and found it interesting. Until next time, experts.