Age of neutering - should we do it earlier?

Booktigger · 24-03-2006, 10:04 AM

Dawn, there have been studies in America (Will find the links later) that prove that it doesn't affect the size of the uretha - and I know a rescue that have been doing early neuter for over 14 years with no probs in the male cats. And females have less chance of mammary cancer if spayed before their first heat, which can happen before 6 months.

dinahsmum · 24-03-2006, 10:09 AM

We all tend to be guilty of 'doublespeak/doublethink' over our cats. 'Doesn't seem natural' isn't a very good argument, for an animal which we keep quite unnaturally in our houses, feed them on 'unnatural' convenience foods, etc etc.
Yet another feline dilemma! Best to make a decision you are happy with and stick to it. If it's made with what you think is your pet's best interests at heart - go for it!

emma_pen · 03-04-2006, 09:23 AM

I see the down sides of neutering dogs early. BUT, as a VN I can honestly say earlier is better in cats - I have expreienced cats get pregnant at 4 months of age and there are too many 'accidents'. I think it is especially important in females. WE neuter from 4.5 months of age, though the norm is 5.5 months. We have neutered ferals as young as 12 weeks.

geniejackson · 05-04-2006, 02:59 PM

Daisy was done 20th Oct 2005 ...22 weeks old.

Naomi · 06-04-2006, 03:52 PM

Moli was done at 5.5/6 months and if anything she's grown up quicker. She doesn't seem to have her kitten 5 minutes anymore. She hasn't really 'played' since the day she was done.

I would have prefered to have had her done as soon as we got her, about 11/12 weeks old, atleast it would have all been over and done with. I think it would be a good idea for kittens to be done before they went to new homes.

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