Neutering is a routine medical procedure to remove the ovaries or testes, also sometimes called referred to as “fixing”, “spaying”, “castrating” or “the snip”.

Along with preventing pregnancy neutering can offer health benefits for your cat such as eliminating or reducing the chance of certain cancers.

Female - For female cats neutering stops coming into season, removes the chance of developing cancer of the ovaries or uterus, and prevents pyometra (womb infection). They also won't call and wail during their season and be less likely to contract diseases spread by bites and during reproductive activity which can infect the Queen and her unborn kittens

Male - After neutering male cats tend to stay closer to home and roam less, reducing their chance of being hit by a vehicle. Neutering also prevents testicular cancer and weakens the smell of their urine, may make them less prone to territorial marking or spraying, reduces fighting and aggression towards other cats which also diminishes their chance of contracting Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) which are transmitted by cat bites and during reproductive activity thus infecting Queens and unborn kittens.

Due to hormonal changes in the body, neutered cats require roughly 25% less calories to prevent unwanted weight gain. When calculating your cat’s Marro portion size we take into account if your cat has been neutered or not to make sure they receive just the right amount of tasty meaty gravy goodness for their needs.