How to know if a cat is neutered

To reassure doubting owners (after all, neutering is a responsible procedure!) let's look at the positive and negative sides of the intervention from the outside:

How to distinguish a castrated cat from an uncastrated one

Castration of a cat is a common practice in today's world. Sooner or later every owner has a similar question. Neutering is a necessary process for pets that live in urban apartments. If the owner is not planning to breed, the procedure becomes mandatory. Slightly less felt the need for it owners of private homes and summer homes.

In a small town or village it is difficult to keep a cat from romantic adventures. In addition, the operation is a rather expensive procedure and the owners of private homes do not always go for drastic measures. But if a cat was taken from the street or from a shelter as an adult, to avoid problems in the future it is important to know how to determine whether a cat is neutered or not?

Let's answer the question in detail and look at some features of the definition, as well as at what age it is better to perform the operation and what consequences it will bring.

The optimal age

Of course, much depends on the breed and the individual characteristics of the animal. There are no specific terms regarding castrated cats. The average puberty period for cats is 7-11 months. In any case it will not be wrong if the operation takes place one year later. That is enough time to avoid health problems in future.

Castration, as well as any other intervention in the body, brings certain hormonal and behavioral changes.

In any case, the sexual life of the beloved pet will be a surprise to the owner. Even if the cat lives in an apartment and leads a passive lifestyle. The animal cannot resist its instincts and get carried away with the cat on a walk or run away in the street when arriving in the countryside or cottage.

Timely neutering will avoid unnecessary distress and loud cat concerts. Calls to find the cat may be accompanied by aggressive behavior, uncontrollable marking of territory and loud meowing.

For clarity, let's note the obvious signs when a cat should be led to neutering and the maximum age for surgical or other interference with natural processes:

• The cat has visibly lost weight.. It is worth keeping in mind adjustments for the time of year and breed. Cats tend to lose weight closer to spring, summer since there is no urgent need to maintain fat reserves. The animal refuses his favorite treats.
• Change in behavior, mood. The cat snarls, behaves aggressively even with children, may "swear" at favorite toys and damage furniture.
• The cat sleeps less and becomes restless. Nighttime activity increases manifold, which causes problems for the owners.
• The cat keeps watch at the front door, meows loudly and tries to sneak out into the street.
• The cat may rub its body parts against various objects. Emphasis shifts heavily to the genitals and the furry heel.
• Active marking of territory in the most unexpected and inappropriate places begins.

method

Step 1: Position the cat in the right position

If you want to check your cat on your own, you should have access to his buttocks so that you can explore his genital area. You should position the cat so that his butt is facing you. When he is in the right position, you need to keep his tail straight so you can see his genitals. You may need help if you think a hangover will help.

• You can stroke the cat on the back and talk to him to get him to straighten his tail on his own. So you don't have to hold back, and your hangover will be more relaxed.
• You may want to wear a pair of latex gloves as you will be fiddling with the cat's genitals. Make sure they are so thin that you can feel something through them.

Step 2: Move the fur aside if necessary

If your cat is very furry, you may need to pull the fur aside to see the genital area. Pull the fur aside so you can see the genital area below. With the fur removed, you should be able to see his penis and anus.

• Be careful not to be rude. After all, you don't want to hurt the hangover.
• If your cat has short hair, this step may be unnecessary because you can see the area without pushing the hair aside.
• If your cat is very calm and good-natured, you can do this while he is lying on his back. If you want to try this, take the fur on the back of his neck and turn it over. That way you can hold him in the desired position and protect your hands and arms in case he hits you with his claws.

Don't hesitate to ask. If you bought your cat at a pet store or brought in from an animal shelter, but there is no documentation, just ask if your cat is neutered. This is not a tactless question, it makes you a more responsible owner

Step 2: Look at his ear.

If there is no information about your cat's adoption or you found him homeless, you can check his inner ear for a tattoo. Look for a tattoo or an ear with the tip cut off. These signs usually indicate that the cat has been spayed.

How to know if a cat is spayed

Contributor(s): Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and treating companion animals. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.

Neutered cats are unable to procreate and do not have heat. If you decide to take a stray or shelter cat into your home, it is a good idea to check that it is spayed. In most cases responsible owners (as well as shelter workers) try to sterilize animals not involved in breeding at the age of three months and older, when kittens already weigh at least 1.4 kg. [X Source of information You can tell if a cat is sterilized by a number of external physical and behavioral signs.

Note: This article only applies to cats, not cats. If you have a cat on your hands, check out the article "How to Know if a Cat is Neutered or Not".

External signs of spaying

• Note, however, that a number of other veterinary procedures may also require removal of hair from certain areas of the animal's body, so a shaved belly cannot be 100% proof that the cat has been spayed.
• In some cases, young kittens are spayed through the side. If you have a fairly young animal, also check the condition of the fur on her left side and see if there is a shaved or trimmed square area between her ribs and thigh.

• The scar is usually a thin straight line running down the middle along the belly.
• Also try looking for a scar on the left side of the cat between the ribs and the hip. If the vet spayed through the side, the scar should be somewhere here.

• You can also check for tattoos inside the cat's ears, as this is often where veterinarians make important pet marks. For example, a tattoo in the shape of the letter M (as it is customary in the USA) can mean that the animal has a microchip implanted, and practically all other tattoos indicate that the animal has been sterilized. [XI Tattooing is the most common way to determine if an animal has been neutered.

Alternative methods of identifying a "castrate"

If self-examination does not bring firm confidence in one result or another, alternative methods of finding out should be resorted to. The first thing worth mentioning is that if the cat is not from the streets, you should ask his former owners: neutered or not.

If the average person may not know, if you bought a cat from a cattery, the staff should know exactly the answer to this question.

If a cat was found on the street, you can look at its ears . Now there are foundations and services, where volunteers find stray animals and sterilize them by leaving a tag or hanging a clip. The tagging may consist of partially cropping the ear or using a triangular incision.

How do you know if a cat is neutered or not?

Contributor(s): Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with more than 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and treatment of companion animals. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked in the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.

Since the cat population in the world is already too large, every responsible owner, unless he or she is a professional breeder, should have his or her cat neutered. Many owners do not neuter their cats because they think that since their cat will not have kittens, it is not necessary. However, your cat may mate with neighbors' or stray cats, thereby contributing to feline overpopulation. [1] X Reliable source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source Moreover, it will cause you more trouble by marking territory and seeking to escape from the house. If you have an adult cat and are not sure if it is neutered, you can check it yourself.

Self-examination of the cat

• You can stroke the cat on the back and talk to him so that he gets in good spirits and picks up his tail himself. This way you don't have to hold him and he will be more relaxed. [2] X Source of Information
• Since you will be groping the cat's genitals, it is not unreasonable to wear latex gloves. The main thing is that the gloves should be thin enough that you can feel something through them.

• Be careful not to press too hard, or you might hurt the cat.
• If you have a short-haired cat, this step may not be necessary, as you don't have to remove the hair to see the genitals.
• If your cat is quiet and docile, then you can examine him by laying him on his back. If you want to do this, take the cat by the scruff of the neck and turn him over. This will help keep him in place and protect your hands from his claws. [3] X Source of Information

• If there is no pouch at all, he may have been neutered more than a month ago and the pouch has just deflated.
• If you find one testicle, then your cat is not neutered.
• All of this is not a 100% guarantee that your cat is neutered. If your cat is still young, it's possible that his testicles just haven't descended yet. It is also possible that your cat is suffering from cryptorchidism, a condition in which the testicles do not descend into the scrotum. [4] X Source of information [5] X Source of information [6] X Source of information

How do you tell the difference between a neutered cat and a normal cat?)

Girls, Hi. We picked up a cat from the street, we want to neuter it. I just had a question, and maybe he's already neutered? The kitty is all grown up. And, maybe someone can tell us how to determine the age of our pet? Thanks in advance to all.

Comments

Nowadays they sterilize cats so everything is there)))) they make a tiny incision in the testicles and tie them up inside there.My sister's cat was sterilized that way.

Depending on how the incision was made when spaying – may be nothing, or may be so that at the sight (without experience) can not define.

If there are no other animals in the house and if there are no manifestations, then you can not do it, but let the doctor to decide.

I mean, if there are balls, it does not mean that not neutered? I certainly do not understand the cat's ichki)) but so-thank you for your post, very accessible and understandable. We will show the vet anyway, just call home.

If a cat won't let us in, won't let us in, even scratches us with his paws … maybe there is a chance. I'm just guessing, of course.

Thank you))) the whole family went to the drugstore today, bought anthelmintics))) gave the cat)) said to return in 10 days))

Yes, they came out… now the poop is clean… that's good… we'll give him one more treatment, as they said, and that's it)0 then once a quarter)0 except that not all the blisters are gone… itchy… maybe one more drop on the withers?

and you, as the owner of such a wonderful profession, do you know how we can determine the age of the cat? I understand that we can wait for the vet, but I'm on fire

i tried to break it to my mother and grandmother, but to no avail … as a result, he was suffering from stomach and intestinal tract the last couple of years of his life … stomach was like a pregnant cat((( and was constantly meowing, suffering … it was a shame to put him to sleep, and it was painful to look at it((

died when he was 13 (before my eyes, I was pregnant), even though my grandmother had a cat that lived at 17 (but he was not neutered, ate everything) – that's the comparison.