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BE - 01 Jun 2007 02:13 GMT

Howdy, wife brought home a ~8 week old male kitten. We have 2 adult female
cats and are a bit worried about spraying. We were told that if he was
neutered very young, spraying would not be an issue. All cats are kept
indoors. When to neuter?

Feedback appreciated.

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oldhickory - 01 Jun 2007 11:36 GMT

now!

Seriously, take to the vet and have them evaluate but the sooner the better.
Been there...done that....to late....

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> Howdy, wife brought home a ~8 week old male kitten. We have 2 adult
> female cats and are a bit worried about spraying. We were told that if he
> was neutered very young, spraying would not be an issue. All cats are
> kept indoors. When to neuter?
>
> Feedback appreciated.

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Ted Davis - 01 Jun 2007 13:49 GMT

>Howdy, wife brought home a ~8 week old male kitten. We have 2 adult female
>cats and are a bit worried about spraying. We were told that if he was
>neutered very young, spraying would not be an issue. All cats are kept
>indoors. When to neuter?
>
>Feedback appreciated.

My vet prefers waiting until they are six months old - if yours gives
you that line, get a different vet : six months can be too late.
Other vets use a weight guideline, often four pounds. Since cats
mature differently, I think a size guide makes more sense than age.

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