First of all, guardians need to keep in mind that cat neutering is a very important procedure not only to prevent pregnancy, but also to take care of the feline's health. This is because, in addition to helping to maintain population control of the animal and thus avoid possible victims of abandonment, neutering a cat is also a measure that acts in the prevention of numerous diseases and prolongs the life of the cat.pussy.

Many guardians, however, postpone this process because of the value, which is usually high. But in cat castration, price is not something that should be seen as an obstacle to barring the procedure. Moreover, there are initiatives that make castration at popular prices or at no cost (usually offered by ngos and even by the city hall of your city). With that in mind, we have separated the valuessterilization averages for each region of Brazil and some accessible tips.

How much does it cost to neuter a cat?

The cost of cat neutering will depend on a number of factors. Sex, size, weight, breed and even the age of the animal influence the cost, in addition to the technique chosen to perform the procedure, which can be varied. The most common for neutering a male cat, for example, is orchiectomy (removal of the testicles), while for cat neutering the method of the cat is usually indicated.ovariosalpingohysterectomy, also known as OSH.

But even with the variation in price, in general the value for males is between R $ 120 and R $ 800. For females it varies from R $ 200 to R $ 1000, including the cost of anesthesia. The ideal, however, is always to research different places before making this decision, or even ask for suggestions from acquaintances who also have a pet and have already undergone this procedure.

It is worth remembering that sometimes the cheap comes out expensive and your kitten's health may end up being compromised if the castration is done in any way or anywhere. So always look for a suitable place, with qualified professionals and good recommendations to ensure that your friend will be treated properly.

It is possible to neuter a cat at a popular price or for free

The cost of cat neutering varies greatly from city to city, but not everyone can afford the price of a neutering done in a private clinic. If you want to neuter your cat without having to pay an exorbitant price for the surgery, know that there are some ways to save your pocket: ngos, universities and public initiatives offer sterilization at a popular price and evenThe Zoonosis Control Center (CCZ), for example, is an institution present in all regions of the country.

See below the average price of cat neutering in some places in Brazil and the initiatives that offer the procedure:

- North Region

In Belém, capital of Pará, the price of castration in private clinics is on average R$600. However, there are places in the city that offer the service free of charge, such as the Zoonosis Control Center (CCZ) and the Animal Sterilization and Protection Project (PEPA).

- Northeast Region

In the city of Salvador, capital of Bahia, the sterilization process is a little more expensive and is in the range of R$800 and R$1000. But there are popular clinics, such as Cercan, which are references in cat castration and offer the procedure at a low cost price.

- Central-West Region

In Campo Grande, a municipality in Mato Grosso do Sul, the price drops a little. In private clinics, castration of females can vary between R$ 250 and R$ 400, while for males it is between R$ 150 and R$ 250. In the city, the Veterinary Hospital of Anhanguera/Uniderp also offers the service at a popular price for R$ 60. In the Federal District, the Brasília Environmental Institute (Ibram) has a project thatoffers free castrations. More information can be accessed on the institution's website.

- Southeast Region

Cat neutering in Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, costs around R$300. However, as in other regions, the city government also has free neutering centers in the city, as well as popular clinics.

- South Region

In the city of Porto Alegre, capital of Rio Grande do Sul, the average price of surgery in private clinics is R $ 400, but there are also alternatives such as popular clinics that have a reduced cost and even city hall initiatives that provide the procedure at no cost.