Neutered British shorthair cats will not lose their gills, but they will become smaller, because one of the reasons for gills in shorthair cats is the influence of hormones in the body, and sterilization will balance the hormones in the body and weaken the hormones of some male cats. characteristics, which may result in smaller gills. However, as long as the owner pays attention to feeding, it is possible to make the British shorthair's gills have less impact.

What factors affect the hair and gills of British shorthair cats:

1. Genes. Not all British shorthair cats have gills. If the father does not have gills, it will be useless no matter how many products are taken to help with gills.

2. Diet. If a cat does not have enough nutrition, it will be difficult for the cat to grow gills.

3. Hormones. Only male cats have chins, and most female cats don’t. Even if some of them look like chins, they are too obese due to eating too much.