Hi folks,
You might remember Samy my convalescent little guest who stayed with us until she recovered from a little complication after having been spayed. Well, she had had 4 kittens and her mother (my daughter Clora) could only place two at the time. She has kept the other two (Demi and Tara) who are now 4 months old, so that in fact Clora has now 4 cats -the two kittens and their parents. My daughter wants to have Demi and Tara spayed and she has been receiving contradictory information as to the right age to have this done. A couple of vets said to wait until they are 6 or 7 months old depending on their weight but her own vet -the one who spayed Samy- says that 5 months would be the perfect age as long as the kittens are healthy. He even says that the operation is a lot simpler and that being spayed so early may even avoid future health problems. This early operation would suit my daughter as she will have to absent herself later on and she wants to be at home to take care of the kittens during their convalescence. This time she cannot count with me as I will be away in France. Clora is scared stiff that if she goes away without having spayed the kittens she will come back to half a dozen or more new kittens!!

Has anyone heard about kittens being spayed at 5 months of age and this being even advantageous?

Many thanks for any info anyone could offer. Gladys

Wow Gladys... I am not sure, but always thought that for a male you would want to neutered before they start spraying and a female before they start their cycle.... I think there are all kind of pros and cons on this one... You could also pull this info up on the internet and read some of the pros and cons on this subject... I had a male cat found on the road which was a kitten and really cannot remember, but I did have him neutered and I had a female cat and had her spayed, but cannot remember either of the ages.. The cat that I have presently was a rescued cat and the recued people spayed her after she had a litter within six weeks...
I am sure someone will respond with a better answer...

Actually, I think Vets are spaying and neutering earlier nowadays.

I would prefer to have a male neutered before he starts spraying. Once they start spraying, there could be a possibility that they will continue to do so after being neutered, which you don't want!

I don't think 5 months is too young for a female. They seem to get pregnant early at times.

Oh yes, and the belief, of some, that having a litter first, before spaying, is a bunch of kitty poop! We do NOT need more unwanted cats or dogs!

Love and Hugs
Shi

Thank you Shi. The two kittens in question are both females. Samy, their mother was pregnant at 6 months that is why my daughter is afraid the samething could happen with Demi and Tara. I'll try to confirm in Internet that 5 months is a suitable age for a female kitten to be spayed. Will keep in touch. Gladys

Many thanks Carol. Shi and Renee. I did consult by Internet and also the link sent by Renee. I passed all the information to my daughter who has decided to have the kittens spayed at 5 months of age. She will then be at home and will keep the kittens inside in separate rooms until the stitches are removed because playing with eachother roughly as they do they could undo the stitches or worse. Thanks again, Gladys

Thanks Mariah, I will. Gladys

I work at a vet and they spay at 5 months alot, but they do not put anything on the incision, just let it heal naturally, if you clean or put oils on it they will want to lick there even more, no need to clean, if it is red and swollen after 7 days, then they may need an anitbiotic, but most times no problems.

Hi Fur n Feathers,

Thank you for your message. It is good to know you work at a vet. Will keep in mind your advice. How come we don't har from you more often? Thank you again. Gladys

Hi everyone,
Thought you may want to know that both kittens, Tara and Demi, have now been - spayed as planned at 5 months of age- a few days ago and they are both doing fine. So my daughter Clora now has 4 cats with her (that is the parents and the kittens). They have ALL been operated on so now let's hope the neighbours will stop abandoning kittens in her front garden knowing she wont reject them. Gladys

Im glad you were able to get your kitties fixed
Do you have any pictures of them?
I wish more people would get their pets fixed so we dont have so many unwanted babies animals in this world.

Gladys,

Glad to hear all of the kitties are doing okay.

Thanks for the update.

Linda

I, too, send my THANKS FOR THE UPDATE, GLADYS!!

So glad to hear all are doing well!!

HERE'S TO SPAY AND NEUTERING!!

Love, Hugs and Scritches

Shi

Hi Gladys, thank you for the update and I am sure glad both are doing great.. Good News !!!!

Hi Gladys

Thanks so much for the update! So glad to hear that the kitties are all doing well.

StoN3d wrote:Im glad you were able to get your kitties fixed
Do you have any pictures of them?
I wish more people would get their pets fixed so we dont have so many unwanted babies animals in this world.

I will ask my daughter to send me pictures but am too to post them in the forum. Gladys

I'm sure Ed would and I will too........just let me know!

Lovebirds wrote:I'm sure Ed would and I will too........just let me know!

Thanks Renee. Clora, my daughter, has lost the wire connecting her camera to the computer!!!!!!!!! She is a disaster. Hope she gets around buying a new one before the 7th June when she will be travelling to Europe for a couple of months. Thanks again. Gladys