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Castration of male domestic cats increases hair length from short to medium

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2022

In a study by A.G. Searle, University College, London, entitled Gene frequencies in London’s cats, which was carried out in the summer of 1947, it was concluded that “There is a significant tendency for male castration to increase hair length … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged cat anatomy, cat hair, cat hormones, cat neutering, cat study, feline castration, male cat, neutering, Neutering cats | 1 Reply

Do spayed and neutered cats put on weight?

PoC avatarPosted on November 21, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 21, 2021

The answer is that spayed and neutered domestic cats ‘tended to be heavier than those that weren’t’. So, the answer is, yes, spayed and neutered cats do put on weight but the experts can’t fully explain why as at 2021 … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged calories, cat diet, cat hormones, cat obesity, cat weight, energy, inactive cat, spaying and neutering, sterilising cats | Leave a reply

How male cat neutering affects their appearance

PoC avatarPosted on June 13, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 13, 2021

Am I the only person who is concerned about the effect that neutering has on a male domestic cat’s appearance? There is almost nothing, perhaps there is absolutely nothing, on the Internet or in the books that I have on … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged Cat Appearance, cat neutering, cat owners, male cat, male cat behavior, male cat spraying, vasectomy, veterinarians | 7 Replies

An extended family of ginger cats sleeping together

PoC avatarPosted on April 11, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 11, 2021

This is an interesting mini-video. It shows what must be an extended family of ginger tabby cats sleeping together and on top of each other. It is a tapestry of cats. It looks like the parents were not sterilised and … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged cat coats, cat video, exponential growth, Ginger cat, ginger cats, red tabby cats, spaying and neutering | Leave a reply

Are you confused about the optimal age to neuter your cat?

PoC avatarPosted on April 1, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 1, 2021

In this article “neutering” means sterilising either a male or female cat. I don’t know about you but after researching whether early neutering is safe and preferable I have come away slightly confused. I’m trying to find out the optimal … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged cat neutering, early spaying, science, scientific studies, spaying and neutering, veterinarians | Leave a reply

I prefer the unneutered male cat appearance

PoC avatarPosted on March 17, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 17, 2021

Is there anyone else who prefers the unneutered male cat appearance, as I do? I’m only referring to one aspect of the appearance of unneutered male cats: the head shape. It would be interesting to know if men or women … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged Cat Appearance, cat hormones, cat neutering, Kitten Development, neutering, sterilising cats, testosterone, tomcat | 6 Replies

Does neutering male cats make them less strong?

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 6, 2021

I have concluded that neutering male cats is likely to make them less strong. The word “neutering” applies to male cats, as you probably know, although it can also be an umbrella term for spaying and neutering. It is the … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged cat emotions, cat muscles, cat neutering, neutering, strength, surgery | 4 Replies

Do private practice veterinarians desex cats later than shelters and if so why?

PoC avatarPosted on June 9, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 9, 2020

I have just been informed by the authors of a study on the impacts of pet cats on Australian wildlife that animal shelters desex cats when they are younger than four months of age because the focus is on preventing … Continue reading →

Posted in neutering | Tagged australia, behavior of veterinarians, cat neutering, cat spaying, compulsory cat neutering, early spaying, ethical decisions from veterinarians, neutering, Neutering cats, spaying and neutering, veterinarians | 2 Replies

Man tried to do a DIY cat castration

PoC avatarPosted on November 25, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 25, 2019

Do you become as enraged as I do by stories like this? This is the extraordinary story of an unqualified Michigan man who thought he would save money by neutering a male domestic cat belonging to his girlfriend’s mother. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Picture of volunteers helping to wake up cats at a low-cost spay neuter clinic

PoC avatarPosted on September 12, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 12, 2019

This is a charming photograph of volunteers helping to wake up cats and a low-cost spay neuter clinic organised by Adams County Pet Rescue, 1961 W Bench Rd. Othello, Washington, USA. I love to see volunteers doing this good work … Continue reading →

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