Please get your male and female cats neutered and microchipped

The Mayhew Animal Home is highlighting the importance and necessity of neutering.

Many people don't realise that a female cat can get pregnant as young as 5 months old - that's why it's important to get a kitten neutered from 4 months old.

Many healthy cats and dogs are put down every day because rescue places can't cope with so many animals - so neutering and microchipping your pet is very important.

This also applies to indoor cats as they often get out and get lost, so it's just as important to neuter and microchip them as well.

It's just as important to neuter male cats - it reduces fighting, straying and the spread of disease.

There are so many cats and dogs needing homes, stuck in rescue places - let's give them a home, instead of breeding more.

If you lose a cat or dog, you're much more likely to get them back if they are microchipped.

Here's a useful link with answers to FAQs

http://themayhew.org/2015/02/worldspayday/