a) Domestic Longhair (DLH)
A domestic longhaired cat is the proper name for any cat with medium or long fur, if it is not a pedigreed member of a recognized breed, which do not come with any certificate from any cat association. Domestic longhairs come in all the standard cat colours including tabby, tortie, bi-colored etc. If their fur combines several shades of the same color they may be referred to as a smoke.

b) Domestic Shorthair (DSH)
A domestic shorthaired cat (DSH) is the proper name for a shorthaired cat that does not have a pedigree or belong to a recognised cat breed. Domestic shorthaired cats are characterised by a wide range of colouring and typically 'revert to type' after a few generations, which means they express their coats as a tabby. This can be any color or combination of colors. They also exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, and as a result, domestic shorthaired cats in different countries tend to look different in body shape and size, as they are working from differing gene pools. DSH cats in Asia tend to have a build similar to Siamese or Tonkanese purebreds, while European and American varieties have a thicker, heavier build.

What is Spay/Neuter?
The term neutering refers to the removal of the reproductive organs of the male and female animal, while spaying is specific to female cats and the male cat is castrated.

Advantages of SPAYING or NEUTERING your pet.

1. Pet Population Control - Thousands of stray pets face euthanasia or are suffering on the streets so, please spay your pets and help prevent this problem.

2. Heath Benefits
* Females
o Decreases the risk of mammary tumors (breast cancer)
o Eliminates the risk of uterine infections (pyometra)
o Reduces the risk of TVT (Transmissible Venereal Tumour), a sexually transmitted cancer.
* Males
o Reduces the chances of TVT
o Eliminates the risk of testicular cancer
o Markedly reduces the risk of prostrate cancer, anal gland cancer

3. Behaviour Benefits
* Reduces stress
* Prevents wandering and roaming in search of females, which can lead to:
o road accidents
o fighting leading to wounds and infections
o spread of diseases such as TVT
* Eliminates marking of territory by urine spraying and reduces odor
* Reduces interdog aggression.


Why spay or neuter your pet?
There are many medical and behavioral benefits from spaying or neutering your pets. These includes:

1. Easier for you. (Avoid embarrassing moments where dogs like to 'mount' on peoples leg. Eliminate the the frantic pacing and crying while in heat.)

2. Healthier for your pet. (Avoid the risks of pregnancy and birth. Reduces the risk of prostate problems and testicular tumors later in life. Reduces the possibility of mammary tumors.)

3. Reduce the overpopulation problem. (One male can impregnate many females, resulting in unwanted kittens and puppies. You don't have to worry of what to do with the unplanned litters of puppies and kittens.)

4. Eliminates sexual frustration. (A frustrated male can do bad things like jump fences and bump on the door in order to mate. Spayed and neutered pets are more relax and are loyal to your family.)


To neuter or not to neuter?
You may have chosen not to neuter your cat without realizing the long term effect. Starting from 2 cats, you my end up with as many as 20,000 kittens in a matter of 7 years.

Do you have the means to care for them or to find them homes? It is a known fact that there are a lot of stray cats wandering all around town. The majority of them cannot get sufficient food and are exposed to diseases and to the taunting and cruelty of heartless folks; or may end up maimed or dead from accidents.

According to the experts, neutered cats are healthier and less prone cancerous of the reproductive organs. Cats become less likely to wander and will therefore not get lost, hurt, sick and not incur the wrath of the public from their mating activities.



In view of the good which can be derived, neutering can be carried out for the well-being of your pet cat. Do not be of two minds anymore. Hurry to your vet to make an appointment to neuter your cat.