Page 31 - Intra Muros June Issue 2025

LIFESTYLE

WHY YOU SHOULD STERILISE YOUR CAT

By Kathy O’ Connor

id you know that a single
unsterilised cat and her offspring
Dcan produce thousands of kittens
in just a few years? Cats are natural
wanderers and often difficult to keep
indoors, making sterilisation not just
important, but essential.

Unsterilised cats reproduce at a rapid
rate. A female cat can become pregnant
as early as 6 months old, with a pregnancy
lasting about two months. Just weeks
after giving birth, she can conceive again.
Over her lifetime, a single female cat can
give birth to more than 100 kittens.

Male cats that are not neutered can
father hundreds – if not thousands –
of kittens, adding to the ever-growing
population of stray and unwanted cats.

Benefits of sterilisation
• Controls overpopulation - There are
already too many kittens and not
enough homes. Sterilisation helps
prevent unwanted litters.
• Reduces health risks - Spaying or
neutering lowers the risk of certain
cancers and other health issues,
helping to keep your cat healthier.
• Improves behaviour - Sterilised cats
are typically less aggressive, reducing
fights, territorial disputes and the
spread of disease.

Be part of the solution
Make sure your cats are sterilised.
Join the volunteer group
Connect with your Silver Lakes
Community Cat Group - volunteers,
donations and support are always
welcome. Your help ensures that all
neighbourhood cats can be sterilised and
cared for.
Last but not least
A heartfelt thank you to the Silver Lakes
Homeowners Association for their
continued support, encouragement, and
assistance.

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