My cat, about 9 months, he has a fairly decent sized body but his head is rather small. I heard from my dad that it is caused when a veterinarian neuters/spays a cat too early during their life. Is it true?
2007-01-24 07:33:14 · 8 answers · asked by Jon 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I don't need smartass remarks, I need truthful answers if your gunna joke around don't bother answering.
2007-01-24 07:41:07 · update #1
Hi Jon...I believe your father may have been misinformed. Genetics are one predeterminate as to why cats look so uniquely different from one another even from within the same litter. Like humans who are born to the same parents, some will be taller, thinner, etc--same with cats. HOWEVER, when cats are neutered before they reach sexual maturity (approx over the age of 5-7 months) cats will have a more muscular body, thickenings around the face called “shields,” and spines on the penis.
More on feline neutering and how it affects a cat's overall appearance and personality: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_neutering_the_male_cat.html
2007-01-24 15:09:04 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Males will develop "jowles" like a tomcat if left intact for a long time, but even neutered males can develop large heads. I have a boy that was neutered at three months and he has a very large head.
For cats, there really isn't a "neutering or spaying too early".
Besides, a small head would be better than having a cat that sprays all over!!!
2007-01-24 15:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Male cats' heads usually do not get big until they become fully "functional" adults. If you neuter a male cat before they are functional (between 4 and 8 months old), the hormones that cause the big head have not gone into their system. It is normal for a small head before they reach maturity.
2007-01-24 15:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by pharmtech1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about your cat.For some cats that is normal.As your cat grows her head will become bigger and recently reach the normal size..My cat Ceda had a small head when he was 9 months,and now his big,nicely developed and very intelligent. ;)
2007-01-24 15:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by yahoo! girl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my kitten shawdow is about 8 months size is normal and his head is kinda small..i never thought of it being an issue nor did the vet where i got him...his brother about the same size, his head is normal..and there is no difference i see in how he is compared to his brother...umm interesting question though...i dont think there is anything wrong..ill check with a cat expert i know and maybe respond again if i get any good information!
2007-01-24 15:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by dasu751520 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt that it is because of being spayed/neutered too early i have spayed one of my cats at 7-8weeks and she is perfectly fine...i really never heard of that unless the cats body just hasnt caught up with the growth of his head...i wouldnt worry just love him as normal
2007-01-24 17:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is pulling a fast one on you.
If the vet is not concerned with the size of the head, then I wouldn't be either.
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2007-01-24 16:00:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats can live with a small head
2007-01-24 15:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by Answerfinder1360 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋