Cats Tend To Be Fat After Being Neutered? This Is The Explanation

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JAKARTA - Cats tend to turn fatter after undergoing the process of neutering or sterilization. Veterinarian Kurnia Suanda said the cat became fatter after being sterilized due to hormonal factors.

After going through the sterilization process, cats are no longer compelled to breed.

"Stress hormones and mating stop, the focus is only on eating, sleeping and playing, so you get fatter and get hungrier," said Kurnia quoting Antara, June 5.

If the cat is too fat, the owner of the anabul (kittens) can choose food that is made specifically for animals that have been sterilized.

Adjust the portion according to the cat's needs, measure according to its weight. Information about the right dose is generally listed on every package of cat food.

What if the cat looks hungry even though the dose is in accordance with its weight?

"If you look hungry, actually you have enough nutrition. Just give yourself a snack," he suggested.

For the distribution of portions, he left it all up to everyone's preference. If you are used to feeding twice a day, the recommended dose is divided by two.

Regarding food, he suggested looking for foods that do not contain chemical dyes and flavorings. It is also recommended to change the protein source for your pet cat every six months to avoid the risk of allergies. Dry food manufacturers for cats generally provide information on the packaging about the protein source of their products.

"When you decide to give protein from beef, if there is no reaction for six months, first rotate it to another protein, such as fish," he said.

This method can help reduce the risk of developing allergies in sensitive cats. Giving the same food over a long period of time can cause a sensitive cat to become allergic, which is why she suggests finding a different protein source for your anabul every six months.

"The same brand doesn't matter, the important thing is that the protein is different."

The quality of the food also deserves attention. Low-quality food does not contain perfect nutrition for cats, only filling but not nourishing the coat and skin. Poor quality food also increases the risk of illness when given in the long term.

"Instead of being compensated later having to go to the vet, it's better to provide good nutrition from the start."

Benefits of sterilization

Sterilization provides various benefits for Anabul. When the cat is no longer in heat, the tendency to roam outside the house is reduced, the risk of facing dangerous things is also reduced. Cat sterilization also helps improve the welfare of children's lives because the goal is to control the cat population, reducing the number of stray animals stranded in the wild.

Behaviors such as spraying pee everywhere (spraying) are also said to stop after the cat is neutered, but there are times when this happens even after the cat has been neutered.

"That's because of memory, it's a habit, especially if the spray is only in certain places. However, if it suddenly sprays, maybe he feels that his territory is being threatened," explained Kurnia.