boys dont normally have to be shaved lol, ahhh if he had one not desended I guess they would do, but normally the 2 balls are in the sack, they touch/feel them, and it takes less than 10 minutes to complete the operation to remove them a quick close up thats it!!

I know it is isnt it? The guy has been EN for about 20+years all over japan/america/austrailia, so he does them all hisself, I was recomended to him and then people who have got kittens from me use him to and he always has time to chat, I have spoke to other vets who say that its better but there practice wont do it, but they dont know why, so just seems odd to me!

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I think it is a great idea for breeders to do this before the cat leaves them. Obviously it protects them from the danger of their kittens being bred from but it is so much easier for the new owner. I know breeders 'love' all their kittens, but they have a degree of professional detachment which new or nervous new owners do not have....this leaves far too much leeway or chance for a cat to breed.
I think all rescues should neuter before releasing kittens, surely this just makes sense?

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Nellie Paddy Mitzy Milo Peggy Murphy

Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

Presley was done at just before 6 months and well...... he has had no growth problems

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So why don't you stay for the night? Or maybe a bite?
I could show you my favourite obsession.
I've been making a man with blond hair and a tan
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Manny was done at 4 months and he seems to be growing by the day!!

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oooo i spot an oppertunity to show him off

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So why don't you stay for the night? Or maybe a bite?
I could show you my favourite obsession.
I've been making a man with blond hair and a tan
And he's good for relieving my tension[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR]

One good thing about not doing it until 6 months is that their tummies are then big enough to eat a full dinner before 8pm, and not need to eat 'little and often' like young kittens do, therefore being less hungry the night before... a big advantage in the case of my Treacle, who is only just getting towards this stage!!

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RIP Charcoal my shy girl 1987-2000, Patch the wanderer 1987-?, Tabby my darling fluffball 1988-2002 & Panda the rascal 1988-2008

oops, just realised tnhat I did not actually answer the original question!
Monty was done at around 4.5-5 months ( I took him in so am uncertain as to his actual age ) As he came into a largish cat household I was anxious that he did not start to develop male characteristics and upset the delicate balance which I was lucky to have achieved. He is growing into a sturdy little man with a very sweet temperament.

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Millie and Monty, the White Devils!

I think I will make an appointment with the vet once Thomas has fully settled in to have a chat about this and get him booked in. He will be 16 weeks old this Sunday.

button was neutured yesterday, he is about 20wks,
he was fine last night, actually too fine, he was mad running round all night.
michelle x