Here is a concrete definition of Spaying and Neutering:

Spaying and neutering refer to the surgical sterilization of an animal. In other words, spaying and neutering ensures that your pet cannot reproduce.

Another reason why neutering and spaying is a good practice is that it will also prevent unwanted animals from being euthanized. Let’s face it. We can’t take care of many pets in our small homes and given our busy schedules, having many pets is also not a good idea.

Here are some health benefits of spaying and neutering:

1. Female pets will never get pregnant. Without the reproductive organs of our pets, there be no  unwanted pregnancy and its complications.

2. Your Pets will not be “in heat”.  Pets in heat often gets infight with other pets. They will try to sneak out looking for mates and they create annoying sounds to attract partners.

3. Female Pets Will No Longer Have Unwanted Visitors: Your house will be safe from intruding pets trying to seek your female pets.

4. Lessen The Urge to Roam – With no sexual heat cycles, your pets will prefer staying in home protecting it from intruders than roaming around and getting lost.

5. Happier and Healthier Pet. Your pets will be happier for there will be no distractions, stress, unwanted diseases and fights with other animals.

So if you really dont have plans on breeding your cats or dogs, then have it spayed and neutered. It is actually our responsibility to control the number of cats and dogs and prevents them from living in the streets or worst.. getting euthanized.

Another good thing, there are spaying and neutering services to assist you and your pets and in some cities its free. Neutering and Spaying is actually endorsed by most animal welfare societies like PETA.

Choosing a good cat litter is very important, especially if you already have other cats or if you are planning on getting more than one cat or kitten. You will want to find a clumping cat litter to make the task of cleaning the litter box easier. If you plan to have more than one cat, be sure to get a cat litter made for multiple cats.

The placement of the litter box is almost as important as  choosing a good litter. Be sure to place the litter box where the cat(s) can get to it but other pets, such as dogs, can not (dogs seem to love eating cat litter). Also be sure to keep it out of reach of small children as they may think it is a sandbox for them to play in. Another option is to get an enclosed litter box which will help keep other pets and children out of the litter box.

Getting your new kitty fixed at an early age is important, especially if you have a male kitten. Once male kittens start to spray to mark their territory, it can be

difficult to get them to stop. Getting your male kitten fixed before he starts to spray should prevent him from doing it. If he does start to spray before you can get him fixed, he may not stop even after getting him  neutered.

Declawing a kitten is an important decision. If there is any chance your kitty will ever be outside for any reason, it is best to leave his claws intact. This is their defense against larger animals.  If there is no chance your kitten will be outside, you may want to have him declawed for the sake of your furniture. Kittens like to “sharpen” their claws on furniture and walls. I even have a cat who can climb the wall by digging his claws into the drywall. Needless to say, my wall is not very pretty.

As with any pet, before accepting the responsibility, be sure you are well prepared. Get all of your supplies first and then get the cat or kitten. Training the kitten to use the litterbox is easy; I normally just show them where it is and they always go back. Just be sire to keep the litter box clean or they may use the bathroom floor for dong their business.