Can a neutered kitten play with an older cat?
Also you can engage in playtime with both kids at the same time, which will be alot easier in a few weeks when kitten is bigger and spunkier/agile. They’ll do fine. The fact that the older male is neutered eliminates the question of him trying to hurt/kill the baby, but he could accidentally injure the kitten easily if he’s too rough too though.
How long does it take for a neutered cat to go away?
As we all know, neutering is very successful in cats at eliminating male-typical behaviors, curtailing most of these behaviors with something like 90 percent efficacy. Many of these male-typical behaviors disappear soon after neutering, though some may persist for weeks, months or even years.
How old is Louis, the neutered male cat?
I recently acquired a 3-week old female kitten (her mother was ran over by a car). She is now 6 weeks old and doing great. My concern is with my older cat, Louis. He is a 2 year-old male, neutered, and pretty easy going most of the time.
Are there any health risks with neutering a cat?
If your cat has spent years with all his pieces intact, it could take a few weeks or months for him to get used to life with fewer hormones. Neutering is an invasive operation, so some health risks are associated with the procedure. Risks are greater for females than for males, because the surgeon must open an 2- to 3-inch incision in her belly.
What are the effects of neutering an older cat?
Male cats tend to roam, fight and lay down urine markings more than females, but cats of either gender can engage in these unfortunate activities. Neutering your cat young can prevent him from starting these behaviors altogether. Fixing an older cat has a 90 percent chance of reducing them, according to Mar Vista Animal Medical Center.
Is it safe for a male cat to be neutered?
Male cats also suffer from hormonally mediated cancer in the form of testicular cancer, and neutering them at any age completely eliminates this risk. Another huge benefit in females is the prevention of uterine infections, called pyometra.
Also you can engage in playtime with both kids at the same time, which will be alot easier in a few weeks when kitten is bigger and spunkier/agile. They’ll do fine. The fact that the older male is neutered eliminates the question of him trying to hurt/kill the baby, but he could accidentally injure the kitten easily if he’s too rough too though.
I recently acquired a 3-week old female kitten (her mother was ran over by a car). She is now 6 weeks old and doing great. My concern is with my older cat, Louis. He is a 2 year-old male, neutered, and pretty easy going most of the time.
