Why Spaying Your Female Cat Early Is Essential for Her Health

There’s a long-standing myth that a female cat should have ‘one litter first’ before she’s spayed. This myth is not only unnecessary — it can be dangerous. The safest, healthiest choice for your female cat is to spay her before her first heat cycle, ensuring her long-term health and well-being.

Why Spaying Matters:

🌸 Reduces risk of mammary (breast) cancer
Cats spayed before their first heat have a dramatically lower chance of developing mammary tumors, which are often malignant.
👉 Learn more from the Cornell Feline Health Center

🩺 Prevents life-threatening infections
Spaying prevents pyometra, a severe and potentially fatal uterine infection.
👉 Read about pyometra at VCA Hospitals

🐾 No emotional benefit to pregnancy
Cats do not gain emotional satisfaction from having a litter.
Pregnancy and birth put serious strain on a cat’s body, especially without close supervision by an experienced breeder or veterinarian.

🏠 Unplanned litters add to overpopulation
Millions of kittens end up homeless or in shelters every year.
Preventing even one litter helps save lives and reduce overpopulation.
👉 See ASPCA facts about pet overpopulation

🧬 Breeding is not simple
Choosing mating pairs responsibly requires deep knowledge of genetics, bloodlines, and breed-specific health risks.
You must DNA test both parents to screen for hidden diseases and traits. Without testing, kittens could be born with heartbreaking hereditary conditions.
👉 More on feline genetic testing from Wisdom Panel Optimal Selection

🚨 Emergencies can happen
Even a healthy pregnancy can quickly turn into a life-threatening emergency.
Emergency C-sections, neonatal ICU care, or loss of kittens can happen even under perfect conditions. Breeding without full preparation is dangerous for the cat — and heartbreaking for owners.

At PurrfectlyFold, we breed only because we are deeply committed to improving and preserving the health, beauty, and happiness of Scottish Fold cats.
We carefully plan every litter through genetic health testing, regular veterinary care, and raising each kitten with hands-on love and dedication.

For loving pet owners, the greatest gift you can give your female cat is a healthy, spayed life full of cuddles, play, and a safe, happy home. 🐾💕

Bruno of PurrfectlyFold Scottish Fold Red Tabby (SFS d 23)