​What is meant by castration or neutering?
Neutering and castration are the common terms used to describe the surgical procedure known scientifically as orchidectomy or orchiectomy. In this procedure, both testicles are removed in order to sterilize a male cat.
Why should I have my cat neutered?
Once a male cat reaches puberty, he will develop a number of behavioral changes that will make him a less desirable pet. He will become territorial and start to mark areas, even inside the house, by spraying urine. This urine has a particularly offensive odor that is difficult to remove. As the tomcat reaches sexual maturity, he will start to enlarge his territory, straying ever farther from the house, particularly at night.
"The longer a tomcat sprays and fights, the less likely neutering will stop these behaviors."
By increasing the size of his territory, he increases the likelihood that he will encounter other cats and get into fights for territorial dominance. The longer a tomcat sprays and fights, the less likely neutering will stop these behaviors.
Fight wounds can result in severe infections and abscesses. Diseases such as FIV and FELV, which cause immunosuppression and AIDS-like syndromes, are spread through cat bites. These incurable diseases tend to be more common in non-neutered male cats.

What does the operation involve?
Your cat will undergo a general anesthetic.
You will need to withhold food prior to the procedure; your pet should have free access to water during most of the pre-operative fasting period. We advise no food after 9pm the night before the procedure. 

In male cats, both of the testicles are removed through small incisions in the scrotum. Since the incisions are very small, and since stitches may cause irritation of the sensitive skin of the scrotum, it is rare for the incisions to be sutured.​

What is included in the Feline Neuter package?
At Valley Veterinary Care, Inc. we strive to provide the best care possible and in order to do that we include in our feline neuter cost, the following

• Sedation
• Safe Anesthetic Medications
• All Surgical Materials
• Doctor’s Time
• Full Exam
• Pain medication
• Complimentary Toenail Trim

When should I have my cat neutered?
In most cases, it is recommended to neuter your cat before the onset of puberty. Puberty normally begins between six and ten months of age. Many veterinarians recommend castration at around five to seven months of age. At Valley Veterinary Care, Inc. we recommend neutering as early as six months of age.​