he's about 5 years old, i'm not sure=] i never wanted to get him neutered, because i never thought it was fair to him. HE DOES NOT SPRAY, for some reason....yeah, so don't leave any answers saying something like :OMG, WHAT THE **** YOU, HAVE TO GET HIM NEUTERED, YOU'RE ******* DUMB, HE'S GONNA SPRAY!!! :....yeah because my cat does NOT spray! ?
2007-05-28 04:58:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Well if he's that old and doesn't cause any problems for you, then I don't see any reasons that you would need to get him neutered. If he's an out door cat, I would consider it though. But maybe consult a vet and see if a cat that old is okay to be neutered. (Which I think it would, but you never know...)
2007-05-28 05:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stopping spraying is low on the list of reasons to neuter a cat anyway. It's primarily done so that they don't contribute to the overpopulation of cats, and to save their future health - unneutered male cats and dogs are at high risk from developing prostate and testicular cancer when older. Apart from anything else, he must be very frustrated because an intact male cat's mission in life is to mate!
I would advise you get him neutered. Even if he's an indoor-only cat it's important for his health - and if he's allowed outside then it's extremely important because he'll be out there impregnating any female he comes into contact with. I can't tell you how much it would cost because I don't know where you are and prices vary drastically - just pick up the phone to the vets in your area and ask for quotes.
Chalice
2007-05-28 05:17:17 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want the chance of your cat getting cancer there, go ahead and not neuter him. Spraying isn't the only reason we get pets neutered, go look the process up.
2007-05-28 05:15:34 · answer #3 · answered by Canine luver 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he is not neutered he will be more likely to get the urge to get out sew his wild oats. If he is not spraying then that really is the only reason.
2007-05-28 05:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by Susan G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get him neutered, It actually stops them from getting alot of diseases, and it makes them more affectionate and loyal to people because they dont feel the need to have a lady friend. :P
i talked to my vet about it when i got my cat and she said its a good idea even if theyre an indoor cat. -- mines an outdoor cat neway tho.
2007-05-28 06:04:58 · answer #5 · answered by Johnnycakes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get him neutered because then he won't get other outdoor cats pregnant, and the worst ever would be homeless kittens!! oh, it is just too sad. so get him neutered, it is actually quite cheap here!! =]
2007-05-31 10:40:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thatsz rly kool he doesn't spray,
if he's an indoor cat then no need to get him neutered since you dont have to worry about gettin' they neighbors pregnant
but if hes an outdoor cat i think youshould cause he might be a lil playa' playa' with mad kids & gf's
2007-05-28 05:15:44 · answer #7 · answered by anastasia l 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to get him neutered if he lives inside and doesn't spray. If he is outside, he will breed and produce more kittens, and he will tend to fight more and perhaps be exposed to disease like FELV and FIV.
2007-05-28 05:14:14 · answer #8 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋