Expenses and Rewards A domestic or mixed breed cat can be acquired at a lesser cost than a purebred cat. There are costs for having your cat neutered or spayed, cat food, cat litter, accessories, toys and for your cat's annual visit to the veterinary hospital for its checkup and vaccinations. It is also important to have your cat fitted with some form of identification, either a tattoo, tag or microchip. For most people these costs are not prohibitive to cat ownership, but should be considered. Most working people feel comfortable leaving their cat home alone throughout the day, although thought should be given to having two cats to keep each other company.
Cats are affectionate and entertaining and most easily adapt to using a litter box.
To prevent unwanted offspring, you should have your cat spayed or neutered before it is five to six months old. Neutered cats are also less likely to develop certain medical problems. Males who have not been neutered, are more likely to roam and fight with other males if they are let loose outdoors. They mark their territory with urine and may urinate indoors when they are sexually aroused or simply to mark their territory. The urine has a very pungent odor.