Kitten neutering early

[SpikeyBush]

My son's kitten is 4 months old. Lifting up his tail I can see he is 'ready for action'. The vet won't neuter until 6 months old but as we also have a dog I'm worried the cat might initiate terratorial spraying. So I want to get him done asap. Any reason why I can't tell a wee porky about his age to get the vet to do him now? Jabs were done by the rehoming centre so my vet has no history on his books.

[wolf63]

I haven't read this article but I hope that it answers your question.

http://www.fabcats.org/cat_group/index.html

Read and then you will know when to de-ball the little one.

:-)

[ladybirder]

I believe it's OK as long as they weigh 2lbs so they can take the anaesthetic.

[pastafreak]

Wouldn't the vet require the records from the re-homing centre?
*If* 4 months is too early you should think of your cats welfare and health....not the possibility that he may spray.

[Fitzer]

According to our vet the RSPCA neuter male kittens at six weeks so age is not a problem, our vet did ours at 4 months as he was 'well grown' in that area, she did say that 6 months was the general age but all animals were dealt with on a case by case basis.

[jakep]

Cats Protection trap and neuter ferals from 4 weeks of age. Care has to be taken to maintain body temperature but otherwise no probs.
Owners who take on a male and female from the same litter should have a vet who is prepared to neuter from 4 months.