neutering

sambo

am slightly confused as to when you can have your kitten neutered my moms kitten is now 13 weeks now and has been told she can be done at 3 months 5 months and 6 months

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jenvetnurse

yes it varies according to practice policy. Personally I have seen cats spayed at 3 months and they are just babies - its so sad - they wake up in some pain and look so pitiful.

I think 5 1/2 months is about right age - before the 1st season.

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jenvetnurse

5 1/2 months is about the right age. It depends on the vets preferance + practice protocol.

At 3 months most cats are so small they wake up confused + in some pain + its sad to see.

At 5 1/2 months they are a fair bit bigger and as long as it's before the 1st season and not during a season then it's up to you and the vet operating.

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sambo

Thanks Jen Wink

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spottydog

I believe that breeders of pedigree cats often sell them at 14 weeks already neutered - to prevent any chance of them being bred from - so it would appear that many vets are doing it that early anyway.
Sad

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