'Fixing' you animal is usually done at around 6 months.
Early age 'fixing' is done at around 6-14 weeks of age.
Are you for or against it and why?
2007-02-28 06:48:09 · 20 answers · asked by ahafner2 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Do it all the time. I rescue momma dogs from shelters and at 6 weeks get all of them altered and ready for adoption.
Added:
And maybe we should start giving hysterectomies to the little sluts running the streets these days. Stop the teen pregnancy and welfare line beofre it starts!!1
2007-02-28 06:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
I don't think they should be spayed at 2-3 months like some vets are doing now, but I did have a male neutered at 4 1/2 mo because he had started maturing early and showing signs of puberty and I thought it was best as I was not going to breed him. He did fine. I think between 5-6 mo is the best normally.
2007-03-03 21:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat was neutered when he was 8 weeks old. A friend thought that was terrible, that the cat would not grow to his full potential, and that somehow it would effect him negatively.
He is now 8 months old, and already 10 1/2 lbs, so his growth is terrific. Perhaps a veterinarian knows of adverse effects, if there are any.
In my opinion, it only makes sense to have the pet "fixed" at an early age. People who get their pets from a pound often have to promise to get the pet fixed, and many times don't. There are already so many unwanted pets in the world, that this idea makes sense...the pet is already "fixed" and will not procreate.
2007-02-28 14:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by tigerlilywildflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is a bit to young yet. I guess i would have to say I'm against it, only because of the age. They are not really ready at that young of an age. I would say if you want to fix your cat 6 months is a great age.
2007-02-28 15:06:39 · answer #4 · answered by janet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had cats neutered as young as four months, because the females came into heat at that age. I spay and neuter every animal that comes into our house or yard. The sooner the better.
2007-02-28 14:52:06 · answer #5 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am for the neutering and spaying of animals. The animal lives a generally healthier life, it will be less likely to roam and get into fights and you won't have to find homes for unwanted baby animals(in 2003, I don't know about now, the SPCA only found homes for 40% of the animals they recieved...the rest were"euthanized")
2007-02-28 14:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am against fixing them early. They are still developing at that age. I waited until my cats were 6 months
2007-02-28 14:53:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not against early spaying, neutering and gelding. The earlier it is done, the less the chances of bringing unwanted critters into the world.
2007-02-28 18:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm against it for a couple of reasons. A pup's immune system is being stressed the first 15 weeks with the vaccination series. An over stressed immune system is the main cause of demodex mange in dogs. Secondly, if a pup is altered(especially females) too young it is possible not all developing organs are removed completely leading to complications as they mature.
2007-02-28 14:55:41 · answer #9 · answered by W. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Against it. If you fix your pup too early, they might not get the hormones they need. Also, any surgery done at that early of an age could be dangerous. We're waiting until our Buddy is 6 months - its been a long wait!
2007-02-28 14:51:53 · answer #10 · answered by mel m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that 6 months is best. Before then they are still developing. To me, Early Age Fixing would be like giving a hysterectomy to a child who is around 9 or 10 years old. Their reproductive system is not developed until they hit puberty and it could cause many problems.
2007-02-28 14:51:00 · answer #11 · answered by Siren 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋