2006-10-10 08:47:14 · 21 answers · asked by lisa d 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's not just age, it's weight.
Kittens can be castrated as soon as the testicles drop, but it is best if they weigh about 2 pounds or more.
We've done them as young as 4 weeks old, although 8 weeks is more comfortable for the staff... but either way, even the tiny ones (2 pounders) come out fine.
2006-10-10 09:16:38 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Max 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most vets want any type of pet to be at least 6 months old before spaying or neutering. Some vets will do it for a younger pet, but the standard is 6 months.
2006-10-10 08:49:54 · answer #2 · answered by T_Jania 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is usually about 6 months but some surgeries will do it as soon as the testes have dropped - around 12 weeks - ask your vet's advice.
2006-10-10 11:32:37 · answer #3 · answered by fireside_jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In USA the answer is usually 8-10wks as soon as the testes have dropped and are large enough to pull out. In the UK we usually wait until 5.5-6 months. We tend to feel that it is better for the cat to have a little testosterone to help with early growth and maturation but there is call for us to adopt US policy.
2006-10-10 11:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by mal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best age is between 6 and 10 months.
2006-10-10 09:36:57 · answer #5 · answered by missllola 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it's at 8 weeks old or later, as long as the testicles have dropped. Some vets won't neuter before 10 weeks of age...
2006-10-10 08:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by KL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
after 6 months
2006-10-11 00:11:39 · answer #7 · answered by natashawinks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most vets will neuter a pet at the age of 6 months.
2006-10-10 12:05:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bout 6 to 8 months
2006-10-12 03:07:55 · answer #9 · answered by claire s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At around 6 months old in the UK.
2006-10-10 21:38:37 · answer #10 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋