The veterinarian warned about the serious consequences of late pet sterilization

Veterinarian Evgeny Tsyplenkov warned about the serious consequences of late sterilization of a domestic cat or dog for their health. In an interview with the "Paragraph" on Tuesday, February 24, the veterinarian noted that it is better to sterilize pets between the ages of four and six months.

The optimal period is considered to be before the first estrus or immediately after it, while the mammary glands are not yet fully formed — in this case, the risk of breast cancer is practically eliminated.

According to him, with each subsequent estrus in cats and dogs, the likelihood of neoplasms increases. He also noted that after estrus, animals may develop false pregnancies and release milk, and breast injuries can eventually lead to the formation of tumors, so early sterilization is preferable to late sterilization, the website writes. kp.ru .

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World Pet Sterilization Day is celebrated on Tuesday, February 24. This day reminds responsible owners of the importance of preventing diseases in pets and controlling the reproduction of stray cats and dogs. 360.ru .

February 22nd Pravda.Ru She wrote that after surgery, the metabolism slows down, so the pet needs fewer calories. If the diet is not changed, excess weight and hormonal disorders are possible, which can manifest themselves, for example, by hair loss. Also, sterilized animals lose their desire for vagrancy.

On February 12, veterinarian Mikhail Shelyakov spoke about the need to sterilize cats. According to him, sterilization is simply necessary for the health of a cat — this is how female animals live longer and get sick less.

On February 2, veterinarian Andrey Rudenko in an interview with Life.ru He warned that the cold season requires special hygiene rules for pets. It is possible to wash pets in winter, but only if the temperature regime is strictly observed, the process is properly organized and the individual characteristics of the animal are taken into account.

In December, Mikhail Shelyakov, a veterinarian of the highest category, told NSN that it was best to look for a good and decent veterinarian based on the recommendations of friends. He stressed that too low a price, as well as too high, should alert. Shulyakov also advised to always inquire about the prices of services for all related services, and not for one procedure.

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