A female cat can start to reproduce from six months old, having up to three litters a year, with up to five or six kittens per litter. Male cats are fertile from six months, and can impregnate up to thirty-two female cats a year. Neutering makes sense for many reasons. A neutered cat makes a better family pet. It is not as territorial, is less aggressive, more affectionate and less likely to wander.
Neutering can also quite literally save a cat's life.
Cats that fight are more at risk of contracting either of these diseases. Neutered cats are less likely to fight and are therefore less likely to get bitten and infected with these diseases. Cats Protection presently neuters around 115,000 cats annually. Cats and kittens aged over 6 months of age in the organisation's care, are neutered prior to rehoming. Additionally, the charity runs several innovative low or no-cost neutering initiatives throughout the year.