2006-08-20 16:09:14 · 22 answers · asked by Manda_butt_07 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I think at 6 months they can be neutered.
2006-08-20 16:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kittens can be neutered at the age of 3 months, as long as they weigh at least 2 pounds and are healthy...however it should be done no later than 5 months of age.
After this age they start developing (puberty) and if they smell a female cat in heat, it is possible that they will start spraying which is a habit that is almost impossible to break.
2006-08-24 13:51:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many shelters now do the neutering and spaying at two months, two pounds.
Like the female who can have a heat cycle as early as five months, the male can have his hormones rising and inaction before six months. I would not wait till six months. Insist that your vet do it at five and if he won't find another vet.
The Winn Institute in Florida did a long-term study on early speutering and found it had no deleterious effect on cats. That study was completed over ten years ago.
2006-08-20 16:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with 4 to 6 months.
2006-08-20 16:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct answer is 4-6 months. The Humane Society will do it when the cat weighs 2 lbs. or more, and most vets will too. This will prevent cancer, unwanted behavior, and aggression that tomcats have when they meet each other. Plus, it is the right thing to do.
2006-08-20 16:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by TotallylovesTodd! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 male cats and I was told by the vet to wait till at least 6 months, I strongly suggest you doing it then or they will start to mark there territory
2006-08-20 16:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by racing_jrfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the vet recommends it, usually around 5-6 months.
2006-08-20 16:15:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4-6 months
2006-08-20 16:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most old school vets say 6 month but recent studies show that 12-14 weeks is better. cats can become pregnant and get other cats pregnant as early as 5 month of age. and good for you for wanting to fix your pet!
2006-08-20 16:32:04 · answer #9 · answered by rose45 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As early as your vet and budget will allow if between 3-6 months. If your vet wants you to wait until 8 months with no health issues, find a new one.
If you don't know what "spraying" is, you don't want to. Trust me.
2006-08-20 16:15:39 · answer #10 · answered by Chrys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋