A Reason to Neuter - January 8, 2011

From Chip-In...

I am posting this because I want folks to understand the importance of neutering their male cats.

Devil recently got into another fight with another male that wandered into his territory. Male cats are very territorial. Being in bred it is a very difficult instinct to ignore.

Devil's bad eye is a reminder of how bad these fights can be.

Fighting is the number one way male cats transmit FIV, mostly from deep puncture wounds. FIV is the feline equivalent to HIV. FIV in cats can lead to Feline AIDS. Eye infections, I have read, are common in cats with FIV,and can be deadly.

Hopefully, once Devil is neutered,his fighting days will be over. Ending his fighting would have 2benefits:1.he will no longer transmit FIV and 2. he would not acquire any injuries that could cause infection and lead to his demise.

As described in the post about his eye, he has constant irritation with this eye. It drains constantly which requires cleaning. Because it is always wet, he gets dirt in it, which causes more irritation.

With the help of kind-hearted, cat loving folks, I hope to be able to get his eye injury corrected when he is neutered.

If you can spare even the smallest amount, Devil & I would appreciate any help you can offer.

We thank you for your big heart!
Robyn & Devil