Will spaying change my cats' personalities and physical features?

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fvfernandezmd@hotmail.com - 28 Jul 2006 04:29 GMT

Hello everyone!

I have two white persian cats. A 3 y/o female and a 1 y/o male. The
female has had several estrous cycles and it is bearable. The male is
now on his early "heat." I am considering having both of them spayed.
My main concern is will there be any significant changes in their
personalities toward their people? The male cat is particularly
people-friendly and I'm anxious that spaying will make him less
sociable. He has this beautiful mane now somewhat like a lion's mane.
Will that go away with spaying? About the female cat, I have the same
concerns plus the thing about having uterine or ovarian tumors.

Thanks in advance!

Frankie

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Toni - 28 Jul 2006 04:35 GMT

> Hello everyone!
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> Will that go away with spaying? About the female cat, I have the same
> concerns plus the thing about having uterine or ovarian tumors.

You spay females- in males it is usually referred to as just "neutering".

Both cats will remain their wonderful loving selves after having been
spayed/neutered.
They'll probably be even better companions without the raging hormones, and
you will have markedly less chances of medical problems later on in both
their lives.
It is a good thing all around.

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silvercelt - 30 Jul 2006 19:55 GMT

Neutering tends to affect male dogs more so than m or f cats. you are
more likely to see a change in dogs. Female cats can be nicer....
though but it is rare to see a change.

> > Hello everyone!
> >
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> their lives.
> It is a good thing all around.

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Will spaying change my cats' personalities and physical features?