we just got 2 kittens they are 9 wks old when can we get them fixed and declawed?

Answer 1

I don't know where some of the people who submitted answers here got their info but some of these answers are ridiculous. There is no difference in age to fix males or females, and fixing a kitten that is 8 weeks old is a) extremely dangerous since they are so young and b) not going to be as effective since their sex organs are not completely developed at that age. Ideally your cat should be 4-6 months old to be spayed or neutered and declawed. If you wait much longer after that then your cat will start to show signs of sexual maturity. Females will go into heat and males will start spraying to mark territory. It is also best to declaw your cat at the same time you have him or her fixed so that they will only have to undergo anesthesia once, plus kittens tend to recover more quickly than older cats. Since their claws are not as big as adult cats, kittens tend to have less pain and the wounds heal faster. Don't listen to these people who say that declawing is cruel. What is cruel is to not do all you can to keep both you and your cat happy & healthy. I have 3 cats and 2 of them are declawed. They are both completely normal and, in fact, don't even know that they don't have claws because they still "scratch" on the scratching posts. People who get rid of cats because they scratch furniture are people who should have never gotten a pet in the first place. All cats scratch, it's in their nature. If you aren't going to provide appropriate toys and spaces for your cat to do what comes naturally then of course it's going to find some on it's own. Of course they will be sore after surgery, but they are sore after being spayed or neutered too. Follow the home care directions that your veterinarian suggests and your cat will be back to normal in no time. Being responsible is your duty as a pet owner. Fixing your cat, and if need be declawing it, are two excellent ways to ensure your cat's health and your happiness. Good luck!

Answer 2

I have 3 cats. Two which are about 5 years old (both are spaded and declawed) and 1 that is around 6 months (just got neutered and declawed yesterday). I had to wait for Punk to get around 6 months before my vet would do him. I've never had a problem with my cats after being declawed, they are happy kittys. As long as your cat will be inside at all times there is nothing bad about getting him/her declawed.

Answer 3

I have 4 cats and I had them fixed at the age of 5 months. they are much calmer. and have no clue what sex they should be. I didn't have mine Declawed, But wish I had we do a monthly routine of Clipping nails. to keep them blunt. I have wood floors and they don't seem to be damaging it, But they do get a bit upset when it's clipping time. If your keeping them inside only never letting them out They can be declawed the same time they are fixed.

Answer 4

6 months old. and do not wait to get them fixed. Female Cats never come out of a heat cycle when they do go into heat. and usually around the 6 to 8months is when they start the cycle. the vet usually recommends to have them fixed and declawed right after their 3rd round of shots. Good luck.

Answer 5

The usual time to get a cat spayed or neutered is around 6 months old. As to declawing i dont believe in it. If your kitties accidentally get outside they need their claws to defend themselves. If they are going to be inside cats get them scratching posts or other items for them to scratch on. You can also get tips to put on their claws or start now trimming their nails. I have 4 inside cats and we clip their nails on a regular basis. If you start the kitties when they are young and are careful clipping their nails and not hurt them, they will get used to having their nails clipped just like they will get used to being brushed and groomed. If you are not sure how to clip a cats nails, have your vet show you how or an animal groomer show you. It is not difficult and gives you other quality time with your kitties. Good luck and best wishes for many happy years with your kitties

Answer 6

Well it depends on what sex they are if its a girl 6 months and a boy 1 year but declawing a cat is cruel i know it dosen't hurt them but its there only protection and if your wanting them declawed because they scratch your furniture you should have thought of that be4 u got them i have 11 cats myself and find no problem with them and there claws but it is wise to get them spayed. You probably won't choose this as your best answer but i'm not telling u this for the points i'm sending it 2 you for the welfare of your cats and to get the message through to you i should know im a member of SSPCA, RSPCA and WDCS. Also i give to happa WLF and all sorts of other animal charites and declawing is just cruel!

Answer 7

6 to 8 months declawing a year but don't get them declawed its cruel there claws is there protection

Answer 8

I think you can fix cats at 6 months, but DON'T DECLAW!!! the operation is painful they yelp when their under the knife and the cat is bouncing off the walls of the recovery cage because of excruciating pain. and it can lead to behaviour problems like depression and biting. Go to http://cats.about.com/od/declawing/index.htm they have alternatives to declawing that work and make an informed decision.

Answer 9

You can get them fixed as early as 8 weeks... But I would suggest around 3-5 months old. I had a cat that got fixed at 8 weeks and she was a little crazy and didnt let you pet her below the neck (not sure if it had anything to do with it though)

Answer 10

I got my cat spayed at 10 weeks. That and declawed her at the same time. Our leather couch thanks us daily for us. I figured we took her in off of the street, the least I can do is ask for the claws to come out. As long as my Pomeranian leaves her alone, she will never need claws.

NOTE: I should have said, now that the Pomeranian and her are best of friends, the Pomeranian will defend her against all of our evil Asian beetle things.