Desexing and health

Regardless of the type of cat you have – a kitten, a newly adopted cat, an adult cat, or a stray you are taking ownership of – your cat will benefit from being desexed. Desexing not only has health benefits, but it can also reduce a cats urge to roam!

Desexing:

• Stops unwanted litters – cats can get pregnant from just 4 months old!
• Reduces unwanted behaviour such as spraying, marking, fighting, yowling and roaming
• Increases your cat’s life expectancy
• Un-desexed female cats often yowl, roll on the floor, and are agitated until let outside when ‘in season’
• Un-desexed male cats fight over females, which may lead to injury, infection and disease

Desexing is crucial to avoid unwanted pregnancies and reduce the number of kittens being born with no one to care for them.

Some councils have made desexing mandatory. You can find out if this applies to you by checking your local council website.

Keeping your cat up to date on their vaccinations, flea and worming is also important even if your cat is only allowed in your backyard.

Finally, make sure your cat is microchipped, and registered with your local council. Microchipping is a quick, safe and easy way to ensure your cat is identifiable. If you move house or change your phone number don’t forget to update the details on the microchip database- your local Vet can advise you how to do this. If your cat escapes your house or yard, your cat’s microchip will make it easier to reunite you and your pet.