Is it bad for a kitten to be neutered?

Is it bad for a kitten to be neutered?

Some cat owners mistakenly believe that de-sexing a kitten will impair the cat’s future growth or health. In reality, the opposite is true. Cats who are neutered at an early age enjoy the same growth and development as entire cats, while potential health issues are reduced.

How old do kittens have to be before they can be neutered?

If you’ve acquired your cats from a shelter or a breeder, they should already have been de-sexed. If you adopted the cat through other channels, however, this may not have been done. While very young kittens shouldn’t be neutered or spayed, many vets offices are happy to de-sex cats from twelve weeks. Some prefer to neuter at fourteen weeks.

How does neutering a cat stop the aggression?

A spayed female cat no longer goes into heat, which reduces her aggressive streak too. Many owners report that a previously intractable cat settles down and becomes calm and affectionate following “the snip”. In the case of tomcats, much will depend on when they get neutered.

What happens when a male cat is neutered?

Neutering may not automatically stop a male cat from mounting (grasping with his forepaws, gripping her neck with his teeth) and humping other cats. The behavior may be due to health issues, your cats’ social hierarchy or other problems.

Some cat owners mistakenly believe that de-sexing a kitten will impair the cat’s future growth or health. In reality, the opposite is true. Cats who are neutered at an early age enjoy the same growth and development as entire cats, while potential health issues are reduced.

If you’ve acquired your cats from a shelter or a breeder, they should already have been de-sexed. If you adopted the cat through other channels, however, this may not have been done. While very young kittens shouldn’t be neutered or spayed, many vets offices are happy to de-sex cats from twelve weeks. Some prefer to neuter at fourteen weeks.

Can a neutered male cat stop his aggression?

Aggression is one of the most prominent, especially in male cats. Will neutering a cat stop the aggression? In general, yes, although there are no guarantees as to how much your male cat’s personality will change. Much depends on the age the cat is neutered and on the individual cat’s circumstances.

When to call the vet about your neutered cat?

If you notice that your cat is unable to defecate or urinate normally within the first 72 hours post-surgery, you need to contact your vet immediately.