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Revolutionary injection
Catherine McGeer
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CAT sterilisation is widely recommended by veterinarians and animal welfare organisations as a responsible approach to cat care, population control, and promoting the well being of both individual cats and the community as a whole. For this reason, veterinarians recommend sterilising cats to improve living conditions and prevent certain health issues associated with uncontrolled reproduction.
The CER method (capture, sterilisation, and return) is commonly used to manage cat colonies and prevent overcrowding. A recent study published in Nature Communications introduced a new injection developed in the United States for sterilising female cats.
RESPONSIBLE: Injection initiative safer and kinder.
The injection delivers a hormone called antiMüllerian hormone (AMH) that inhibits ovulation and prevents pregnancy.
The study involved nine female cats, with six receiving the treatment and three serving as a control group.
The initial results showed the method’s effectiveness without any observed side effects after four years.
While there may still be considerations and further research needed, the injection method for sterilising cats shows potential as a positive step towards improving the welfare of domestic cats and those in colonies.
The use of injections is seen as preferable to invasive surgeries with open wounds, especially when considering the subsequent release of cats into the environment.
