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my question is , if i dont get them spayed, are there any health problems that would occur.they are indoor cats and have never been outside and i dont ever plan to let them outside.

2007-11-29 17:20:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets Cats

9 answers

There are health problems such as cancer and mammary gland tumors that affect cats that have not been spayed.

The worse thing is they will drive you crazy with the howling and wanting to get with a male. Even though they are inside, they may try to escape..instinct taking over to mate.

Here is a list of free/low cost agencies in the US. The list is arranged by state. Hopefully there is an agency close to you that can help. If not, check with your local humane society or rescues, they reserve funds to assist pet owners with spay costs.

Purrs to you and kittens.

2007-11-29 17:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Patty O 6 · 3 0

They'll keep coming into heat unless you have them spayed. And don't kid yourself that they'll never get outside hoping to find a tom cat, because they will eventually. Their calling for a mate will drive you insane. You can't afford to have them spayed? Can you afford litters of kittens that are difficult to find good home for? Cut out a little something each day, be it store bought coffee or going out for lunch duing the week (bring them from home), and you'll have the cost of spaying them sooner than you think. I have three cats. Neutering my male was $45, and spaying both my girls was about $70 each. Do yourself and your pets a big favor, and get them spayed. It's part of being a responsible pet owner, and they'll be happier and healthier in the long run.

2007-11-29 18:43:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

You can NEVER be sure they're not going to get outside at some point. My best advice is to spay one at a time. Shop around to vets in your area, if necessary, and pick the lowest-cost option. Or call your local SPCA -- sometimes they have low-cost spay programs because it's REALLY important. Not spaying your cats puts them at risk for certain types of cancers, mammary tumors, etc.... and that's not even mentioning the animal overpopulation problem. If you do one at a time, it might be financially more reasonable, and you'd still be doing the responsible thing by your cats. Good luck.

2007-11-29 17:26:19 · answer #3 · answered by rtforkids 4 · 1 0

Health problems possibly later on in life. Your biggest problem is going to be the cat being in heat. Cats are horrible when in heat, they yowl, roam around, try to get out the door, point their rears in the air and just look miserable (which they are) for about 3-4 days. The big problem is cats go into heat every 3 weeks until they success a pregnancy... if anything, for sanity's sake... you may want to get your cat fixed, it will get old quick! If you don't have money, try to find a discount spay or neuter center, or some animal control facilities run programs and fix people's animals for free or discounted prices for people on government benefits (foodstamps, medicare, etc.) Or you might be able to get a coupon to get money knocked off your spay appointment. Call your local ASPCA or animal control, they may be able to help you spay your cats.

2007-11-29 17:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by Corgis4Life 5 · 2 0

Yes,if you don't get them spayed and they continue to come into heat over and over,they will be prone to developing a pyometra,which is a very serious and almost always fatal ,uterine infection ( the uterus fills with pus) They will also be more prone to mammary tumors and cancer of the uterus. Just save your money and get them done one at a time. Do without something,like a video game or new clothes or shoes.Don't go to the movies for a couple of weeks. Forget about those Cd's you "need." In the meantime,make sure they do not get outside!

2007-11-29 19:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1 0

as long as they are indoors, you are probably ok. there may be males in the neighborhood that sense her and "come a-calling!!" Eventually you should, though, because it will reduce the risk of some cancers.

call a local non-profit animal group and get a spay/neuter certificate for the cats. That is a reduced cost certificate so everyone can afford pet population control Go to www.petfinder.com and enter your zip to find a local group near you.

Good luck.

2007-11-29 17:25:21 · answer #6 · answered by irvingfan 5 · 0 0

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2016-10-09 22:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Ooooooooo, if they're outside cats you're going to have kittens in no time. If that does happen than wait til about two months after they're born then take them to a public place in a box and put up a sign that says FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME, if you want to sell them than sell them for $2-$4 each, they will be gone like a charm.

2007-11-29 17:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sexy Nurse 6 · 0 3

Why do you have two kittens if you can't afford to care for them?

2007-11-29 17:52:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

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