Although boy cats do not want to be aggressive toward their owners, their high testosterone levels if not neutered drive them to play rough. They can be very aggressive and they sometimes bite. These problematic behavioral changes can be avoided by spaying female cats and neutering male cats between 4 to 6 months of age. They recover very quickly and the cost is relatively low compared to the benefits derived from the procedures.

Spaying or neutering early can help prevent health problems later in life. In female cats spaying definitely prevents Pyometra from developing in the uterus. Pyometra is an infection of an intact female cat’s uterus. It is a very painful and often life threatening condition that requires costly treatment.

There are very strong negative aspects of not neutering or spaying a kitty. When unspayed female felines are in heat, they go through a behavioral change that is quite unpleasant. They do not have a discharge like male felines do. They become extremely affectionate by rubbing themselves against everything. They may also mark their territory by spraying urine on objects and places. They become very uncomfortable and vocal. All they want to do is find a male kitty. More than likely, they would escape outdoors, attracting male tom cats, and more often than not, would result in unplanned pregnancies. They would also spray urine everywhere to mark their territory outside, leaving very strong odor. So, it is a good idea to spay a young female feline even before they go in heat.

The procedure is performed when the felines are young, preferably between 4 to 6 months of age depending on health. Generally, recovery is faster for younger felines for spay/neuter (Cats are much smaller when they are young. Incisions will be smaller and recovery will be faster).