I've been told different ages. Like by the time their 4 months. Others say wait till 5 months. How old was you kitten when you spayed it?
2006-09-21 06:33:34 · 19 answers · asked by serenity 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Many shelters have been spaying or neutering kittens as early as two months prior to their adoption for the last ten years in order to help reduce the number of homeless cats and kittens that are tragically euthanized because there are not enough homes for them.
I would do it as soon as you can find a vet or a clinic that will. Six months can be too late and your kitten may go into heat at five months.
Go to: www.winnfelinehealth.org. They did a long-term study on the early "fixing" of cats and found there to be no harm in doing it as young as two months.
2006-09-21 06:45:49 · answer #1 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At my clinic we usually recommend between 4 and 6 months of age. Studies have shown that neutering at very young ages, like 8 weeks old, has no lasting adverse effects on the cat's health, but most vets like to wait until they are a little older so that they are able to handle surgery a little better and they are easier to operate on. Don't wait until after 6 months of age or you may very well have a new litter of kittens on your hands. Cats can go into heat as early as 4 months of age, so 4 months is a good time to do it. There are no health risks associated with spaying at that age and you will likely catch her before she goes through her first heat.
2006-09-21 10:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by Lauren M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 months
2006-09-21 08:20:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get them spayed as early as 12 weeks odl. I wouldn't wait any longer than 6 months old though.
2006-09-21 16:57:56 · answer #4 · answered by 14Words 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had MANY cats over my 42 years. MY vet recommends spaying females @ 5 months old, and neutering males @ 9 months old.
2006-09-21 08:06:28 · answer #5 · answered by Renee D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have also been told different times, ranging in 4 to 6 months, and these answers all came from different vet's offices..i had mine done at 5 months, and everything worked out fine.
2006-09-21 15:29:55 · answer #6 · answered by brittanybubbles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spaying should hopfully be before the first heat. That can occur as early as four months. I only have boy cats. They are easier to neuter and their dispositions are much nicer.
2006-09-21 07:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually around 3 or 4 months is a good age. Your veterinarian my have a certain requirement, but I would get it done early.
2006-09-21 06:43:18 · answer #8 · answered by IndyVetTech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we were going to wait until 5 months, but she got pregnant at 4!
2006-09-21 06:52:35 · answer #9 · answered by korikill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually suggest 6 months. but can be done from like 4 months on.
2006-09-21 06:46:19 · answer #10 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋