i just got a new pet, he is only 8 weeks old and i want to spade him later?

Question

i don't know when to have him spaded, someone ever had their cat spaded before?

Answer 1

The best time to alter your pet is before the animal reaches puberty. Many experts feel that six months of age is an ideal time to spay or neuter. However, there have been numerous studies done that show that healthy kittens spayed or neutered as young as six weeks of age do quite well. The recovery of such young kittens is very quick, and to date, no negative significant concerns have been found. Spaying and neutering kittens and puppies that are healthy at a very young age is becoming a growing trend that has been endorsed by major humane organizations including the Humane Society of the United States, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Humane Association, and the Cat Fanciers' Association.



Some people still feel that a kitten should be larger and stronger before undergoing the general anesthesia required to perform the surgery, and to allow more time for the urinary tract system to develop. Consult with your veterinarian and other veterinary health professionals that you trust to help you determine the right age for your kitten or cat. And, speaking of cats, unless your cat has a health problem, spaying/neutering is considered safe at ANY age!! Most of the time, the owners of mature cats -- as well as the cats themselves -- enjoy all the benefits of the spay/neuter surgeries also!!





Also, I can tell you from personal experience that spaying a female kitten is a million times better than dealing with her in heat! Good luck.

Answer 2

YES. My Maine **** female cat was spaded at 7 weeks old. I adopted from a shelter in Reading, Pa., and one of their conditions is that all their cats must be spayed before going to their new permanent homes, so little Mina and her sister Juliette were spayed the day before we picked them up and never had a problem. We were told that the surgery was performed by a vet who specializes in babies surgery. I don't know if any vet can do it but we had a very good experience with it. The cats are now beautiful young adults very healthy and happy and very, very loved.

Answer 3

Most vets will tell you that you can spay or neuter a cat at 8 weeks or thereafter. I have had cats all my life and it is my experience that male cats should be spayed as soon as possible (after 8 weeks) so that they don't start spraying. It is incorrect information to believe that it should be done at 4-6 months. Anytime after 8 weeks is fine.

Answer 4

Here, where i live when you adopt kittens or puppies they are automatically spade/neutered; some are as young as 6 weeks. So now would be a really good time.

Answer 5

I believe the word is 'spayed', and, since your dog is a boy, you don't want him spayed; you want him neutered.

Now, I had my female cat spayed last year with few problems (had trouble keeping her from trying to pull out the stitches). But my male cat was already neutered, so I don't know. Just make sure your vet uses stitches and not glue!

Answer 6

It is between 5 and 7 months.

Answer 7

A cay gets spayed when they are either less then 1year. 1/2 year is a best time to get a cat spayed.

Answer 8

Ask your vet. Typically you spay at 6 months, but I have heard of breeders having it done at 9 weeks.

Answer 9

Neutering a male kitten can be done as young as 5 weeks. They have to weigh at least 2 pounds. If you don't want your kitten spraying, "marking", I would do it ASAP.

Answer 10

6 months old is the ideal age.

Answer 11

before he learnes how to spray!!!he will have to weigh about 9 pounds i think ...the sooner the better once he sprays its over!!

Answer 12

Male cats are neutered after their testicles begin to drop, females after their first estrus.