Is spaying my cat essential for health? What are the alternatives?

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Do I really have to spay my cat ? Don't I havr another option . I had another male cat that only lived few months after spaying , he became so weak ! Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 2 days old | 6.6 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is best for health reasons to have then fixed unless you planned on breeding. Generally you can wait until she is about 5-6 months old so she will not be so small for the procedure. I would recommend having a feline leukemia and aids test along with blood work to check the liver and kidneys prior to anesthesia to nake sure there are no underlying problems that can complicate the procedure or recovery. If you elect to not have surgery, you run the risk of kittens, cancer or an infected uterus. An infected uterus will require emergency surgery and cause extreme illness

Is spaying my cat essential for health? What are the alternatives?

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