My cat is being spayed (fixed). Am I doing wrong?

I think you are doing the right thing. When my mother had a cat he started to get really really mean. The vets told her that she should get him fixed so she did. Then the cat wasn't mean anymore. I mean I have never seen a cat act like that before he was really mean before he got fixed.

Unless you have a purebred that you want to breed, then it's probably the best thing you could have done for your cat and other people, too. Like someone said before, your cat won't suffer a lot of health problems now that she's spayed and she'll live a lot longer. Most cats, also, tend to be happier now that their hormones aren't going crazy. Female cats are difficult to maintain when they go into heat and if they're not bred, they will go into heat just about every month and it would have driven you crazy. Besides, there are so many sickly, unwanted cats in the world that are suffering because someone didn't spay their mothers.

When I was young,I heard about people putting unwanted kittens into a bag and drowning them in the river... Spaying the cat may be an extreme form of contraception,but it's better than Killing live kittens..

It is much better for your cat's health. The cat can not get cancer of the reproductive organs now that she doesn't have them. She won't have heat cycles anymore, so she won't want to wander looking for a male when she's in heat. And you've done some thing good for every other cat out there- less new kittens to compete with means older cats looking for new homes are slightly more apt to find them. You did the right thing, don't feel guilty at all.

You have done the right thing, as another poster said, she can not get uterine or ovarian cancer now, plus it is worse on her health to have litter after litter and cats are very tricky about getting out at when they are fertile! I understand your guilt, because its hard to see our "bebes" in pain and not be able to explain why this happened, but she will heal pretty quickly and be a much happier cat for the surgery.

It is the best thing you could have done for your cat. As everyone has mentioned, it keeps her free of unnecessary heat cycles and the urge to wander. It keeps her free of ovarian cancer. It also is much better for her all around health. You have a happier cat in every way. You should be congratulating yourself, not feeling guilty.

you did the right thing for your cat's health and to stop the overpopulation of kittens that are abandoned and many just die.

I am SO PROUD of you! You have just done the best thing for your little girl! YOU are a GOOD cat mommy!!! I have 24 cats, all fixed!

Hi Buchi. I think you're doing the right thing too. I have 4 cats and they have all been fixed. There are too many cats in this world having too many babies. It is for her health. Theres no need to feel guilty about it at all. Vets recommend it!

Congratulations, you did the responsible thing. Every month thousands of cats and kittens are euthanized in counties in your state. Additionally an intact cat is subject to cancer and other diseases where as a neutered cat is less likely to get these medical problems. They are less likely to spray if they are male and get into fights. A single pair of unneutered kittens can produce as many as 420,000 kittens in 7 years.

Why do you feel guilty now? Cats are not like humans. She will not miss the fact that she can't have kittens, and it's much healthier for her to be spayed. You did the right thing. There are enough unwanted kittens running the streets and suffering.

You definitely did the right thing. Not only are you preventing any more harm to your cat, but you are also preventing more cats being born into a world where many don't have a home. If you have ever been to a animal shelter, there are plenty of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies that haven't found homes yet, and some won't, depending on whether the shelter is a kill or no kill shelter. I personally have been to a kill shelter in New York, and it depressed me, because they wouldn't even let anyone near the animals to see their personality. This prevents people from being able to see whether a dog is right for them or not, and then there are more deaths. You made the right decision, don't feel guilty about it. You could always get another cat, so instead of her having kittens to have company, she can have another cat as company. I personally was trying to decide whether or not to get my dog spayed, and have come to the decision that I am going to as soon as I have the right funds. I may actually go through PAWS for some help, as they pay a portion of the surgery.

Spaying or Neutering a cat or dog isn't BAD for the animal. It prevents unwanted kittens or puppies and its much better than having to put down the babies after they are born. If you dont have a female cat fixed you will end up with a couple litters of kittens a year if not three. I had my male cat neutered when he was younger as i was told it would be better for his temperament (male cats get more aggressive when they get older) and less risk of having him get aggressive towards other people. I also wanted to prevent unwanted kittens that someone with a female cat might not want or be able to afford to feed or even be able to find homes for them.

Having your pets spayed or neutered is never a bad thing. There are a lot of unwanted pets and many are put to sleep. It is healthier for her, although her weight will be an issue if she is an indoor cat. My cat has always been indoors and has been neutered, but his weight is a problem. After I had him neutered I started taking him outside and letting him run and get some exercise. His diet is monitored so that he doesn't get ridiculously overweight. You didn't do anything wrong by any means. This shows that you care for your pet and are responsible for her needs.

Hi Buchi- You did the right thing. It's better for your cat. It helps keep her from getting infections and cancer. It also prevents kittens that no one wants. Your cat will live longer too because you had her spayed. It's hard to think you might have hurt her, but you didn't. You took care of her like a good pet owner!!!

You did the right thing by your cat. Its way better for a female to be spayed. They wont have such high risk of getting cancers of the female parts. Also think of it this way. You have saved poor inocent kittens from being abused, homeless, or ending up in a pound. There are already to many unwanted pets in this world and you have just saved a few!!! Thats the best reward of all. ~May The Kisses Of An Angel Cover And Protect You Always~ Copper

No, you haven't done anything wrong --- far from it! You've ensured a healthier happier pet for yourself. You've done your cat a big favor. She will not likely soil the house by spraying.

you are absolutely doing the right thing. not only is it better for the cat's health, it is better because of the overwhelming number of cats that have to be put down everyday because of over population. I've seen a recent report where they had to put down something like 83 cats on one day at one shelter. it's so sad! your cat will be better off for sure! besides, you won't have to deal with a cat that goes into heat...

if you you like cat .do not do that;if you don't like cat,please let it go anywhere she want.

You've done the right thing. There are already so many unwanted kittens in the world. Your cat will be healthier, and she can still be very happy even though she can't have kittens.