Hmm. Population control is a good point. The "in heat" part is what I was wondering as well. But getting a cat N/S has behavioral/physical consequences too. I've observed those changes in the few cats I've had over the years. And how can anyone tell if a cat is truly miserable from not getting some booty? The annoying mating calls? And let's say brainwaves/neurotransmitters -were- measured, and signified a level of pain, I personally still wouldn't think that sexual frustration warranted what is the cat equivalent of castration.
Alas, it's a question best left for purists or ethicists. I don't claim to be either as I have my own cat neutered. An interesting argument nonetheless
Is declawing cats cruel?
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Hmm. Population control is a good point. The "in heat" part is what I was wondering as well. But getting a cat N/S has behavioral/physical consequences too. I've observed those changes in the few cats I've had over the years. And how can anyone tell if a cat is truly miserable from not getting some booty? The annoying mating calls? And let's say brainwaves/neurotransmitters -were- measured, and signified a level of pain, I personally still wouldn't think that sexual frustration warranted what is the cat equivalent of castration.
Alas, it's a question best left for purists or ethicists. I don't claim to be either as I have my own cat neutered. An interesting argument nonetheless