Everyone who has had time to get a cat at home faces a difficult period in the life of the animal - the beginning of puberty. When a cat reaches the age of 7-8 months, it begins to produce hormones. All these meows, restless behavior, excessive affection for guests and owners indicate only one thing - the cat is asking for a cat. And if she does not get what she wants, the owners will have a hard time.
There are several criteria for the age at which spaying a cat is possible and when it is recommended. The optimal period for surgery is 10-12 months. The body of the animal at this time is already sufficiently mature, so that sterilization will not have a negative impact on the animal. You can have the surgery at an earlier age (6-8 months), but it’s better not to rush. Premature sterilization can inhibit the growth of the body as a whole, and too late can be detrimental to health. That’s why animals over 5 years old have an ECG, urine and blood tests before sterilization.