Cat Protection Act: Böhl-iggelheim demands important measures!

From January 2024, keeper free-ran cats in Böhl-Iggelheim have to observe new regulations that have been taken by a cat protection regulation. The municipal council unanimously decided to reduce the population of stray cats and to promote it. The new requirements include the registration and labeling of the cats as well as castration or sterilization. These measures are intended to ensure that the number of stray cats is reduced and the animals themselves are better protected.

The castration is a routine intervention for veterinarians who take place under anesthesia and usually runs without complications. In female cats, the ovaries are removed, while the testicles are removed from male caters. It is recommended to carry out the castration from the age of four to six months. The costs for this intervention usually range between 150 and 250 euros, in certain cases it can also be up to 300 euros.

advantages of castration

The advantages of castration are numerous. The procedure leads to the infertileization of the animals. In addition, due to the elimination of sex hormones, behavioral changes can occur, which in turn results in fewer disputes with fellow species. This reduces the risk of injuries and disease transmissions. In addition, the risk of traffic accidents is reduced because the animals are no longer looking for sex partners. In female cats, there is no longer any constant roll, which improves the life of the animals as a whole.