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23-08-2014, 03:47 PM   #1

Neuter


Are cats like dogs where they are recommended to be spayed once they are fully matured? or at what age do you think it would be safe to neuter?



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23-08-2014, 03:57 PM   #2

Re: Neuter


Well ............ depends on your vet, some neuter at 4 months but the vet I take mine to says 6 months, or at least large enough for the vet to be able to find the little tubes. I certainly wouldn't leave beyond 6 months.



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23-08-2014, 04:21 PM   #3

Re: Neuter


Good to know. Thank you.



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Cats owned: 4 moggies and 1 ragdoll
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23-08-2014, 07:20 PM   #4

Re: Neuter


I would say 6 months. Will give him chance to mature a bit but I wouldn't leave it longer cos if toms start spraying it's hard to stop them and they are smelly!!!



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Cats owned: Oriental
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26-08-2014, 04:40 PM   #5

Re: Neuter


Both my boys done at 5 months!



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26-08-2014, 07:18 PM   #6

Re: Neuter


my harris was 6month when he got neutered.



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26-08-2014, 09:39 PM   #7

Re: Neuter


Oh to answer your question in more detail, 6 months used to be the standard, but as cats can be fertile from 4 months the recommendation has changed to earlier.
Imo kittens shouldn't be going out before 6 months, if at all, so is only really important to do before 6 months if mixed sexes are living together and aren't neutered
More info: http://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/neutering/enr/



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28-08-2014, 03:40 AM   #8

Re: Neuter


I have decided to get Cheddar snipped when he reaches about 16 weeks. Thanks for the input guys.



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