Have A Female Kitten? Make Sure You Get It Spayed

There are approximately 300 to 600 million cats in the world and this number increases when a cat is not spayed. Many of these cats are outside cats which means they have more than one litter of kittens. If you have a female cat, you should get it spayed to keep the cat population down. Below is information on when you should have your female cat spayed and why this is important. 

Best Age to Spay

Cats can have their first litter by the time they are four months old. This means your kitten will still be a kitten when it becomes a mother. This may be difficult for your cat to handle because they are still so young themselves. 

Contact your veterinarian to ensure that you get your cat spayed by this age. There are also spay clinics that can do this procedure. They may charge less when compared to a veterinarian. Take your cat for an examination before they get spayed to ensure they are healthy. Your cat will also need to have immunizations. 

Reasons to Spay

Besides preventing an overpopulation of cats there are many more reasons to have your cat spayed. First, your cat will be much better behaved. When they go into heat, they may become aggressive at times and will make a lot of sounds, such as wailing and yowling. If your cat is an inside/outside cat, males will come from miles away because they can smell your female cat. Your cat may then run away.  Because your cat is going into heat they may get a uterine infection, which can be painful for them. Your cat will become very stressed, and this may last even after they go out of heat. 

Spaying your cat can also save you a lot of money. If your cat does get pregnant, you will have to eventually take over the care of the kittens. This means taking them to the vet to have an examination and receive immunizations. You have to purchase kitten food, which may be more expensive. You will also have to take time to find homes for the kittens if you do not want to keep them. Because there are already so many cats in the world, you may find this difficult to do. 

Contact an animal spay office in your area to learn more about when you should get your female cat spayed.