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Benefits of desexing

Apart from the fact that your cat will undergo a small operation, there are no disadvantages to desexing your cat. Although, as with humans, every surgical operation carries a minute risk, most cats recover much faster than humans.

There are many advantages to desexing your cat:

·         They generally live longer, healthier lives.

·         They are more affectionate companions.

·         They are less likely to suffer from anti-social behaviour.

·         It eliminates “heat” cycles in female cats and their endless efforts to get outside and find a mate.

·         Desexed male cats are less likely to spray and mark their territory.

·         They are less inclined to wander, run away or get into fights, thereby reducing injuries such as:

·         Abcesses.

·         Accidental injury or death from cars, dogs, etc.

·         Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Feline AIDS).

·         It reduces or eliminates the incidence of some health problems that can be difficult to treat, such as:

·         Uterine, ovarian and breast cancer in females.

·         Prostate cancer/disorders and testicular cancer in males (less common).

For further information on desexing, ask your vet, phone RSPCA Qld on 07 3426 9999 or click here for a fact sheet.