I'm going to neuter my cat because he's that age and starting to get a little too frisky, but is it odd that I feel really terrible that I have to do this to him? Anyone else ever felt bad about taking your animal's nuts away from him? =(
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No, because it makes them better pets and helps cut down on unwanted pets.
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Not in the least. My unneutered and unspayed animals never made it past 5 years old before they succumbed either to fighting with another cat/dog or to getting hit by a car as they wandered and fought in search of sex. I'm grateful that it is so easy to make it possible for them to live long and happy lives without fighting. I only wish it was so easy to do it for my horses. The colts can be gelded easily, but it isn't so easy for a filly. If they aren't going to be bred, life would be a lot easier for them without the monthly crankiness.
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You are not taking away anything he will miss. You are taking frustration and bad smells away from the both of you.
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I just got my female cat spayed... She is actually currently laying on me with her cone of shame on....I do feel a little guilty. I never want anything I love to be in pain.. BUT in the long run it really is the best thing. I knw in female cats getting them spayed helps reduce the chance of Cancer and other health problems from their reprodutive organs... Im not sure if its the same for males... But you are doing a good thing. Getting him Nutered will allow u to handle him more and have a good relationship with them. It helps them to want to bond with you rather then go out and having promiscuous kitty sex. Your helping to stop the euthanasia of many kittys that may not get to have a loving home like you give your kitty. :) *hugs* Your kitty will be just fine
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Animals handle castration much much better than humans do. There are tons of positive benefits, mostly for you, but still a bunch for the cat, and little to no negative consequences for either of you. Keep in mind that it will take them a few whole weeks to over a month to recover from the surgery. During that time, your cat is likely to be in pain and act generally depressed for a while. Despite this, he'll be back to being happy and normal in probably less than two months.
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You are doing what is best for the pet. My vet said that dogs and cats that keep their reproductive organs not only contributes to the animals that have to be put down each day because of shelter overcrowding, but, they are healthier, less fights, wandering, and reproductive organ problems that come from non breeding of intact animals. Want to make yourself feel better for the decision, do what I did recently. Visit a couple of animal shelters and look at all those faces that are going to die for lack of a home. You will feel you have made the best decision after that.
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I know it sounds strange but it is the kindest thing you can do for him --- and for female kitties. The male cats, left unneutered, end up getting into terrible fights and if, with feral cats, can get serious scratches and cat diseases. They also impregnate female cats when the females have just had a litter and this weakens the females considerably. So, even tho it is painful for you, it is best for your kitty. Be brave!! Also, it will stop him from 'spraying' -- that is spraying his scent all over your home, which is rather unpleasant.
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