Should i get my indoor cat spayed?

Question

she is only 8 weeks just now, but would she benefit from being spayed in the future?

Answer 1

Talk to your vet or contact your local SPCA and contact a behaviorist.  There are many myths when it comes to sterilization, but it does help the overall life of the animal.

Myths and Facts about Spaying and Neutering

MYTH: Animals become fat and lazy after being spayed or neutered.

FACT: Sterilization does not cause an animal to become fat or lazy. Fat animals are usually overfed and under-exercised.

MYTH: It's better to spay a female animal after her first heat or after one Litter.

FACT: Animals as young as eight weeks of age can safely be spayed. Early spaying reduces the incidence of mammary (breast) cancer and eliminates diseases of the ovaries and uterus.

MYTH: Spaying or Neutering will change a pet's personality and behavior.

FACT: Neutering produces positive behavior changes. Neutering can reduce or even eliminate annoying spraying behavior in male cats. Neutered animals are less likely to roam and be hit by cars or attacked by other animals or cruel humans. Neutered cats fight less and are less likely to get abscesses or become infected with diseases like Feline Leukemia (FELV) or Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV).

Answer 2

Wow...  The Myth & Fact answer as well as the rest really already said it.  I completely agree.  Spay the baby quickly.  :)

Answer 3

YES.  It's cheaper and safer in the long run and can help reduce the risks of certain kinds of cancers.  Try to get her in before she goes into her first heat.  If she does go into heat, she might try to get outside, and if she gets outside, then she'll be exposed to males who could have diseases (especially easily transmittable ones like Feline Leukemia), worms, etc.  Be sure that you keep her up to date on all her shots as well, just to be on the safe side.  If you think that going to a vet is too expensive (and sometimes they are on the pricey side) contact your local shelter, because they might offer some discounts on spaying and even vaccinations.

Good luck, and enjoy your kitten. =)

Answer 4

Yes, she will be a much happier cat.

Answer 5

YYEESSS!! If she ever got out you wouldn't want her coming home preggers... Plus... just wait untill she in heat. It is by far the most obnoxious thing. Spaying her would prevent you from having to go through that.

Answer 6

Yes definity get her spayed, mine is booked in at the vets for spaying next week. She just over a year old & she has wrecked my house.

Good Luck.X :-)

Answer 7

Yes, i took on an 18 mth old male - who was an indoor cat, but within 6 months he wanted to go out - and so we let him. he'd already been "done" before we took him on- and it just saves any hassle if they decide to run amok!

Answer 8

Yes, the reason for spaying is first and foremost for health reasons, and then for the obvious risk of unwanted kittens. Whether your cat is an inny, or an outy it needs to be spayed.

Answer 9

Yes!  Nothing will make you want to pull your hair out faster than an un-spayed cat going into heat!  The yowling alone is like nails down a chalk board.  Add to that, the yowling will attract every stray cat in town and they will all be trying to get to her.  If that's not enough, think about the many many kittens you will have to find homes for if she does manage to dart out the door for romantic rendezvous with one the local tom cats.  ....and if THAT'S not enough, it will save you lots of vet bills down the road because un-spayed cats are more prone to a number of illnesses and complications.

Good luck!

Answer 10

Obviously you have never had a cat in heat.  They howl all night and will drive you crazy!  The benefits of spaying her far outweigh any reason for not (actually I can't think of a reason not to).  It is better for her overall health and there is never any guarantee that she will not get outside.  Please have her spayed when she is old enough.

Answer 11

yes have her spayed, if will keep her from wanting to be outside with the males. She will drive you nuts wanting out when she is in heat.And the male cats will know she is in heat and will sit at the windows and do their mating call to her.  

Answer 12

Yes. It will be kinder for her as while she is entire her aim is to find a mate and have kittens. When cats become sexually mature they are constantly ready for mating. They have no 'season' like dogs. When  my cat became sexually mature, she was all over the next door neighbours cat who was a female and spayed!! She just went crazy! We had here done as soon as we were able.

Plus, should she escape, you won't have to worry about unwanted kittens when she comes back, and it will probably reduce her want to escape.