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Is spaying good for my cat? I heard it might shorten her life.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed

i want to know that neutering my female cat is good or not? I read somewhere, that neutering make their life shorter, i'm really worried about it

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 25th, 2017

When you spay an animal it is better and healthier for them. An intact female has a higher risk of mammary cancer and problems like a pyometra ( infection in the uterus). I highly recommend all animals be spayed and neutered to have them live a healthier, longer life. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Great question! Spaying a female cat does not shorten their life at all. It's better for them health wise, as is eliminates the chance of them developing a pyometra, which is a life threatening infection of the uterus. I highly recommend having it done, there is no need to worry about it shortening their life. That is absolutely untrue :-)

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