A Sterilization in cats is nowadays almost never performed and is not recommended by reputable veterinarians. This is because, unlike castration, which—contrary to persistent rumors—can be performed on both male and female animals, a sterilization leaves the hormonal balance intact even after the fallopian tubes or vas deferens are tied off. Therefore, sterilization in cats does not mean, as is often assumed, the procedure that prevents reproduction in the female. After all, male cats can theoretically also be sterilized, but there is rarely, if ever, an indication for this. Unfortunately, these two terms still cause great confusion among cat lovers.
Castration in cats
During this operation, the veterinarian removes all hormone glands. These are contained in the ovaries of female animals and in the testicles of male animals. The hormonal cycle stops immediately, and the heat cycle—often annoying for many pet owners—is finally a thing of the past. A responsible owner always has their cats, whether female or male, castrated. This prevents hierarchy fights and serious diseases such as uterine infections and breast tumors. Foul-smelling urine marking in the house and apartment can also often be prevented with a castration. The stress for the animal decreases significantly after the operation, the cat lives a carefree life, and straying is also reduced, so both human and animal get more out of each other.
Sterilization in cats
In contrast to castration, sterilization in cats only involves tying off the fallopian tubes or the vas deferens. Hormone glands remain in the body, so while the animal's reproductive ability is prevented, the cat—both female and male—continues to experience the full range of hormone-driven territorial behavior. Male animals engage in fierce fights with rivals and roam far from home. Due to the high volume of traffic today, the beloved house cat puts itself in great danger. Cats often suffer from "permanent heat" because they are not mated. They refuse food, and the stress is clearly visible on the animal. Therefore, the owner is doing their pet no favors by choosing sterilization for the cat. This operation also requires opening the abdomen in females, and the risk is comparably high or low. However, the effects after castration are associated with a wealth of benefits, whereas sterilization in cats only prevents the ability to give birth.
Costs of sterilization in cats
Costs are also no reason to choose this type of contraception. While castration for female animals usually costs €110, male cats cost €60. Sterilization in cats costs about the same, although the actual amount can, of course, vary from veterinarian to veterinarian. However, with a castration, owners make an active contribution to animal welfare. Assuming a pair of cats, the population increases to over 14,000 animals in five years. To prevent such uncontrolled reproduction, there has been a mandatory castration requirement for all outdoor cats in Austria for some time. Sterilization in cats, however, is not an alternative for the animal, which will only lead a happy and carefree life together with its human after the removal of the hormone glands.
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Please, my dears, you really must change this article.
Animals are not sterilized but castrated. That is a big difference, because in a castration, as described above, the fallopian tubes or vas deferens are severed.
In a sterilization, these are only tied off and remain in the animal, and you don't really do that, because it means a cat, for example, can continue to go into heat. That is why humans are also sterilized, so that they can continue to pursue their "urges". ?
Wonderful and very well-revised report. Thank you very much for that ?