wow thats something

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Well said Esined. I thought I had said enough in my post but perhaps Kittykat does need this explained to her.
There are a couple of books that are worth reading -
Vicky Halls - Cat Confidential and also her new book Cat Detective. I have both of these and they are very good at explaining how cats behave and why they do what they do. Perhaps Kittykat could read these. It may change her mind about not neutering.

Late in, but I thought I would add that I have a 14 WEEK old kitten and she's already presenting!

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prevention is better, ive had my cats neuterd, i wouldn't want my boy spraying!

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My tiny little cat Tiggy has been spayed today at the age of approx 5 1/2 months. She was a rescue kitten so we were'nt exactly sure of her age but I don't think she had come into season yet (going by the information gained on this forum). The vet checked her first and suspected that she may have been pregnant already which was rather surprising as she hasn't been out of the house, our two others are neutered and the dog certainly wouldn't have allowed an extra cat in!!. However even if there had been any doubt that she may have been expecting I would still have gone ahead with the op (rightly or wrongly) because I would have been frightened to death for her - She's so very small and just a baby still herself. By the way for a cat that's just had an op she's exteremely lively, I just had to stop her going up the curtains!!!

My old boy was neutered at a very young age (I adoped him and use the same vets so they have his full history). I did have an entire male that was about 3 before he was neutered, he never strayed, never sprayed and when he went in his tray even his pee didn't smell - dunno why, I got him done when he had an accident with his back leg and had to have his leg set in plaster, the vet 'did' him for free! My female cat was in season when she was spayed (both my other cats were seen to so she was safe). All of my cats have been neutered, my latest cat (we've had him for 6 or so years now) was rescued, he stank of tom spray, he was confined until he was well enough for his operation (RSPCA and the CPL paid for him to have tests as he'd had a unfixed broken pelvis, and his neutering as well as blood tests for the usual as he was a stray that I'd taken in as he was so poorly). If you aren't going to breed from them then you should neuter them theres enough unwanted kittens in the rescue centres as it is.

Also un spayed girls tend to wee on your beds and sofas aswell!!!I had my boy done at 5 months old with no probs,speak to another vet.

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We routinely have any male cats in our litters, who are not going to be used in our breeding program, neutered at the age of 3 months. Having it done this early, it is before they begin spraying, since once they do, they will continue to. This is probably what happened to your male who wasn't neutered until he was a year old. It's also very possible that there is a person living nearby who thinks your male is 'their' cat, and is feeding him, and letting him in, while he's away from you that long.
If people would be more open to having their cats (and dogs) spayed or neutered, unless they will be intentionally bred, there would be far less precious little animals used in medical testing, or humanely (hopefully) put 'down' by animal control agencies.
Please remember that if you're looking for a kitten or puppy, to always check at your nearby shelter for one, unless you want a specific breed. If you know what breed you want, please do not buy from pet stores, but go to a reputable and responsible breeder. Honest, the prices can be much less from breeders who often are looking for good homes for the little ones (and sometimes adults). Believe me, we have a few purebred Burmese currently, that if I could find them a good home, I would *give* them to people. They won't be used for breeding, they're already trained and their personalities are developed, but they will (I've seen this) adopt a new owner willingly, and be just as affectionate as if they had been gotten when they were kittens.
BTW, all of our cats are strictly indoor cats, and will in fact, avoid open doors.

You may be interested to know, Lintama, that I have four entire boys permanently indoors in their own rooms. Out of the four only ONE boy sprays and yes it is possible to keep on top of that with cleaning and general hygiene practices. Also I am pleased to confirm that my house does not 'stink', not just on my say so but that of family and other visitors

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