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Will spaying change my cats' personalities and physical features?

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fvfernandezmd@hotmail.com - 28 Jul 2006 04:28 GMT
Hello everyone!

I have two white persian cats. A 3 y/o female and a 1 y/o male. The
female has had several estrous cycles and it is bearable. The male is
now on his early "heat." I am considering having both of them spayed.
MY only concern is will there be any significant changes in their
personalities toward their people? The male cat is particularly
people-friendly and I'm anxious that spaying will make him less
sociable. He has this beautiful mane now somewhat like a lion's mane.
Will that go away with spaying? About the female cat, I have the same
concerns plus the thing about having uterine or ovarian tumors.

Thanks in advance!

Frankie
Beth - 30 Jul 2006 22:34 GMT
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> Frankie

First, males are neutered, not spayed.  Only females are spayed.  I have a
female that was spayed at about 6 months old and her personality and
appearance have not changed.  I am not an expert, but it I believe that I've
read somewhere that it is actually a positive thing for the females to be
spayed.  I don't have a male cat, so I don't know anything about the effects
of neutering.  But, at any rate, it is the responsible thing to do just in
case they are outdoor cats or ever get out.  We don't need any more stray
pets running around without homes.

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