How do you decide whether or not you should get your cat spade or neutered?

Question

I'm wondering how you should decide, I know if you don't spade or neuter a cat they can be more of a hassle, but I also know that they have a chance of getting cute little fuzzy kittens and it won't cost me a fourtune.

Help me decide?

Do you think it's a good idea to breed cats and sell them?

Answer 1

You will definitely need to spay your cat. If you have a female, they will go into heat and constantly whine and cry, it's horrible. Some even start to soil the house. A male will spray, marking areas. Both males and female have no benefits to not being fixed. If you know you will want them to reproduce, I would do so right after the first heat and get them fixed then after, but remember.... having kittens is a huge responsibility and very hard to find homes unless pure breed. My sister had kittens, crying all night long, they caught eye infections and cost her huge with the vet and then to top it off, she could not find homes for all of them. Good luck with what you decide. : )

Answer 2

It can cost a fortune. The cat ends up needing a c-section,or it dies and the kittens need formula for 6-8 weeks,or they entire bunch gets sick and needs expensive vet care.......the list goes on and on. When you don't care about all that and just let the cat have litter after litter at the expense of her health, then you are just being irresponsible. The world does not need more kittens.
I work at a cat shelter and see EVERYDAY how many kittens there are. I see how people wanted to have cute little kittens and then they all got sick and then they are dumped at the shelter because the owner does not want to take the responsibility for the vet bills. I see it every single day. I also see how many litters are infected with FeLV because the mom was bred by a positive male and then the kittens are positive and have to be euthanized.
It is loads of fun to euthanize handfuls of sick kittens each day because they were born for the entertainment of a person who could not find a better hobby.
Sad...that is what it really is.
Breeding show cats when it is done well and correctly is another thing. Breeding average cats or pet quality "purebreds" just for cash or excitement is what is sad.

Answer 3

Get the cat spayed/neutered. There are plenty of "cute little fuzzy kittens" in the shelters. And if you can't find homes for ones that you cause to happen, that's where they will end up. And once they are cute and fuzzy anymore they are adopted out at a much slower rate. SPAY/NEUTER if you care about your animal.

No, it isn't a good idea if you have no knowledge on the subject, and it seems that you do not. You have to have a good amount of money in case things happen, it isn't cheap to care for pregnant animals. What if there are complications that require surgery? Do you have money for that? Do you have money for check-ups and all the shots you should be giving the kittens before you place them in a home? Do you have time to take off of work to monitor them when they are newborns? Do you have homes already lined up for the kittens you would be producing so they don't end up in shelters like so many other little ones?

Answer 4

Millions of cats and kittens are being killed in shelters. If you breed more (even if you keep them) you are adding to the pet overpopulation problem.
The kittens will cost a fortune. All of them need to be fixed, and vaccinated, all costs a lot of money. Watch Animal Cops when they clean out a house with hundreds of sickly cats. The owners say it started with one female. One female and her daughters can produce hundreds of babies in ONE year.
Female cats are loud and obnoxious when they are in heat (ready to breed). Male cats will come from all over to breed with her and spray urine all over your property. They are also loud when pursuing females.
Pregnant cats are a pain, they may also need vet care and emergency services, which are expensive, if she has trouble delivering the babies.
Spaying and Neutering can prevent certain cancers. Not only uterine and testicular (which were removed) but mammary (breast) cancer, and others.
Spaying and Neutering also stops cats from wandering. I once had a female cat that jumped through a screened window to get to the males outside. Luckily it was on the ground floor or she would've been hurt. That doesn't happen if they are fixed.
PLEASE have her spayed. It really does save lives. Call animal control or the SPCA if you can't pay, they have programs to help.
Good Luck

Answer 5

First off I have to say that to be a responsible
cat mommy/daddy you NEED to get your cats fixed. Each month when they go through heat they spray everywhere and are misreable. They cry and are in pain. It's horriable for them.

Second it is deff not a hassle, and it does not change the cat in any way. The first few weeks after they get fixed they probably will take it easy but will be back to normal in no time.

You should not decide what age of a cat you should get by that alone. Kittens take lots of love and attention. You need to be able to take the responsibility of a kitten and not just melt when you see that little ball of fuzz looking up at you.

Answer 6

If you cat has kittens do you plan on keeping them all and paying for all of them to get all of their shots and stuff? If not, you should spay/neuter you cat. You do not want to be stuck with all those kittens if no one wants to take them home. Besides, there are always free kittens someone is giving away, and if you want another cat you can go get one of those! Getting a cat spayed before they go into thier first heat (6-7 months) can keep them from getting different types of diseases, including cancer. Get a cat neutered before thier first heat (6-7 months) can prevent your house from smelling awful. When a male reaches maturity, their urine smells horrible! It can fill the house, even if he only pees in his box. It helps males from developing diseases too. Please help control the pet population. Get you pet spayed or neutered.

Answer 7

personally speaking, I'd spay and neuter because, theres the kitten factor and males tend to start spraying at an early age and females don't attract unwanted male cat attention when they're spayed. Plus, how are you going to afford all the shots and feline diseases test that they'll need? No matter how careful a person is........you can't see the little microscopic "things" that come in on your shoes/feet......whats cheaper and healthier in the long run? Spay/Neuter and yearly vacc's.

Answer 8

The cat grow to be under accepted anesthesia for the spay or neuter on the time. i'm hoping you do not think of they permit the cat awaken, and then cropped the ear! it is elementary prepare whilst fixing strays. it is amazingly confusing to tell after the reality if a cat has been spayed. They try this so as that they don't attempt to spay a 2d time and undertaking the cat to pointless surgical operation.

Answer 9

If your cat is primarily outside, then you want to get it spayed or neutered.

Cats will stop spraying around your house, if that's a problem, and females will not go into heat.

However, they will become lethargic as they get older (aka "lazy"). This can be good if a cat is living in a busy area with lots of cars. It will still play, but it won't go running out into the road chasing animals or anything.

Answer 10

There are millions of homeless cats,there are millions of cats euthanized each year,there are millions of stray cats! Why? Because irresponsible people,who claim to be animal lovers did not get their cats spay/neutered!!! There are lots of health benefits to having your cat spayed/neutered.Spaying and neutering helps dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives.
Spaying and neutering can eliminate or reduce the incidence of a number of health problems that can be very difficult or expensive to treat.
Spaying eliminates the possibility of uterine or ovarian cancer and greatly reduces the incidence of breast cancer, particularly when your pet is spayed before her first estrous cycle.
Neutering eliminates testicular cancer and decreases the incidence of prostate disease.
Spaying and neutering makes pets better, more affectionate companions.
Neutering cats makes them less likely to spray and mark territory.
Spaying a dog or cat eliminates her heat cycle. Estrus lasts an average of six to 12 days, often twice a year, in dogs and an average of six to seven days, three or more times a year, in cats. Females in heat can cry incessantly, show nervous behavior, and attract unwanted male animals.
Un-sterilized animals often exhibit more behavior and temperament problems than do those who have been spayed or neutered.
Spaying and neutering can make pets less likely to bite.
Neutering makes pets less likely to roam the neighborhood, run away, or get into fights.
Spaying and Neutering Are Good for the Community
Communities spend millions of dollars to control unwanted animals.
Animal shelters are overburdened with surplus animals.
Stray pets and homeless animals get into trash containers, defecate in public areas or on private lawns, and frighten or anger people who have no understanding of their misery or needs.
Some stray animals also scare away or kill birds and wildlife.
Spay or neuter surgery carries a one-time cost that is relatively small when one considers its benefits. It's a small price to pay for the health of your pet and the prevention of more unwanted animals.
No, it is NOT a good idea to breed cats and sell them,NEVER!!!