Cat owners have two options they can use to stop their cat's reproductive functions.
It is a common surgical procedure and a less popular contraceptive method.
Let's consider the advantages and disadvantages of the latter option.
First of all, it is worth noting that contraceptives intended for cats are chemical hormonal drugs, the purpose of which is to temporarily interrupt the sexual cycle.
What is important: such products should not be used without control. Before starting the intake, the owner of the animal should consult a veterinarian.
Possible consequences of taking contraceptives include the risk of developing polycystic ovary disease, ovarian cysts, and purulent pathological changes in the uterus. Liver disease, tumors, and suppression of adrenal function are not excluded.
However, this method also has its advantages. Perhaps the most important of them is that after the end of taking the drugs, the pet's reproductive functions are restored, which cannot be said about the radical surgical method.
Sometimes hormonal medications are used to treat a pet for, for example, urinary incontinence.
Finally, in this case, you do not expose the animal to the risks associated with anesthesia, and no post-operative care is required.
