First, the best sterilization time for cats
At present, the best sterilization time for cats popular on the Internet is the following three statements.
1 2-3 months sterilization was more common in the United States in the 20th century.
Advantages: 2~3 months old cats have simple sterilization operation, less bleeding and short recovery time after operation. However, this practice has been criticized by many animal protection organizations. Premature sterilization can cause problems such as hormone level disorder and skeletal hypoplasia in cats. Domestic pet hospitals are even more worried that cats are too small and have poor resistance, so they will not be sterilized.
2. Sterilization before the first estrus
Advantages: sterilization before estrus for the first time will reduce the difficulty of operation and the probability of postoperative illness. However, cats that have been in estrus may still have sexual impulses when they smell hormones after sterilization. But for cats, sterilization is not only as simple as removing some organs on the body, but also a test of psychological endurance for cats who are timid and nervous easily.
3. Sterilization is best at 12 months.
Sterilization of cats with mental disorders will make them frightened and prone to illness, especially in the case of stress reaction. In the worst case, their resistance will drop sharply and they will be infected with incurable diseases, such as cat plague. Therefore, psychological maturity is also very important for sterilization. Therefore, some experts suggest that cats should be sterilized only after their sexual maturity and psychological maturity are stable, that is, when their average age is 1 year.
The above three statements have their own reasons, and the reasons are also very good. How do cat owners choose? You have no choice. Because this is basically a different genre, the focus of attention is different. Therefore, cat sterilization will never have the most suitable time node, only a suitable approximate range. Besides, cats, like people, have early maturity and late maturity. Early-maturing cats are in estrus for 4 months, and late-maturing cats 1 year old are in estrus. In this way, the sterilization time is even more uncertain.
Secondly, I want to give you some advice:
1, domestic hospitals usually do sterilization in 6-8 months. It is best to find the most authoritative hospital in your city, explain the development of your cat to the doctor, and consult the doctor when appropriate.
2. When the cat 1 year-old is mature and stable, take it for sterilization. This situation is limited to having only one cat or same-sex cat at home, and the owner has to endure the cat's screaming and peeing in estrus!
3. Cat owners should judge the physical and psychological development of cats according to their posture, weight, tooth changes, personality and behavior. Guess that your cat will be in estrus, click before the first estrus. This method is suitable for experienced shovel officers ~
4. If you are really not sure whether the cat is mature or not, and you can't stand the screaming of the cat in estrus, it is safe to have surgery after the first estrus of the cat.
5. Never estrus sterilization, never estrus sterilization, never estrus sterilization. If you want to be sterilized before the first estrus and find that you missed it, wait until the cat's first estrus is over!
The above is the best time for cat sterilization. In fact, the choice of sterilization time is only secondary. As long as the care after sterilization is done well, the sterilization effect of cats is the same. For more detailed questions, you can also go to a pet hospital or consult an online pet doctor.