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Yes, a female cat can get spayed at any time during its life. However, the best time to spay a cat is usually before it is 6 months old. Cats will usually reach sexual maturity around this age, but some cats may come into heat as early is 4 months. It is generally considered the best time for a cat to be spayed is before her first season.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. I believe that females can be spayed at any age, but males have to be at least 6 or 8 weeks old.
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Female kittens can be spayed at 8 weeks also. It depends how healthy the kitten is and how much it weighs that determines if it is safe to be put under aesthetic.
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∙ 14y agoNot while in heat, but after.
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Can you spay a female cat at any age?
It is ideal for them to be spayed at 8 weeks and up to five months old, but cats can be spayed at any age.
At What age can kittens be spayed?
They have to be at least 8 weeks old to be spayed or neutered. It doesn't have to be done so early, but it should be done sooner rather than later, as studies have shown that cats that are spayed/neutered later are at greater risk for certain serious conditions and diseases, such as Breast cancer. Also keep in mind that female cats can get pregnant as young as 4 months old, so if there is any chance of her meeting an un-neutered male, she should be spayed early.
When do kittens have to have there injections?
Both male and female kittens can be neutered or spayed as early as 12 weeks of age, although this varies somewhat from vet to vet. Cats usually reach sexual maturity around six months old and some even younger at four months, so it is best to spay the kitten before then.
How long do you have to wait to get a rabbit spayed after she has babies?
8 weeks or two months
It is safe to castrate a 8 weeks female kitten?
First of all, castration refers to the removal of the testicles and/or penis. So, you cannot castrate a female of any species. The proper term for "fixing" a male cat is "neutering," and the proper term for "fixing" a female cat is called "spaying." As to your question: technically, yes, an 8 week-old kitten is old enough to be spayed. However, 8 weeks is the absolute youngest age that a cat can be spayed. Most people do not have their cats spayed/neutered until they are 5 or 6 months old. That is the "traditional" age for spaying/neutering. However, it is possible for female cats to go into heat and get pregnant as young as 4 months old, so if your cat is an outdoor cat, and could potentially meet up with male cats, you shouldn't wait that long. If she's an indoors-only cat, then you can wait. Personally, I didn't have my (indoors only) female cat spayed until she was 9 months old, but she didn't start going into heat until she was about 8 months old.
If a cat gets spayed will it stop feeding its kittens?
The momma cat should not be spayed until she has weened her kittens, at approximately 8 weeks from birth.
How do you prevent your cat from getting pregenent besides getting them 'spayed' or 'neutered'?
Keep them away from other intact cats of the opposite sex. It is much easier and less worrisome to have them spayed or neutered, however. Female cats will go into heat every 8 days if they are not spayed, and it is not a pleasant experience. Also spayed female cats have a largely decreased risk of ovarian and mammary tumors, and neutered male cats have a largely decreased risk of prostate cancer. If cats are neutered/spayed before they reach sexual maturity it will also prevent bad behaviors such as spraying.
When can cats eat solid food?
Most kittens can start to eat solid food at around 6-8 weeks of age.
What is the Age limit for cat spaying?
A cat can be spayed at any age. The risks involved with surgery grow as an animal ages, and 6 years old is about the age to exercise more caution. That simply means that it is best when they are 6 years or older to make sure they have pre-surgery bloodwork done to check their organ functions and check for parasires and infections since they can slow recovery. Cats can become pregnant at any age, and giving birth is usually riskier than surgery. It should be determined by a vet whether a particular cat is at higher risk for surgery, not just judging by age, since health can vary. I own a cat (rescued) who had a litter at 13 years old and was spayed immediately afterward. This is an extreme, but an example nonetheless.
When does a cat need to be spayed?
Make sure the kittens are weaned before getting the mother cat spayed. Kittens are usually fully weaned around 8 to 12 weeks old. Some cats can come back into heat during this time, so be sure the mother does not have access outside before she is spayed.
How long must a cat who had kittens wait until she can be spayed?
Kittens can be spayed as early as 6 weeks; however, ideally they should be spayed between 8 weeks to 6 months. That is called "Juvenile" or "Early" spay. The younger the kitten, the more quickly they recover and less pain they experience. The risk involved with anesthesia are only slightly higher if they are under 8 weeks. Not all veterinarians are trained to perform surgery on young cats. It is special training, so if your veterinarian is not trained to perform juvenile spays, then as close to 6 months as your veterinarian advises. Definitely try to have her spayed before her first heat cycle to benefit her the most.
When does a mother cat wean kittens if their outdoor cats?
Cats will start to wean their kittens at about 5 weeks of age, but they still need to nurse until they are at least 8-10 weeks old, and they need to stay with each other and their mother until they are at least 12 weeks old.
