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You need to have a vet check over the cat to give you an answer on this one.
Of course, it is best to have your cat neutered to prevent unwanted breeding, but the operation might be too risky for an old cat.
As a general rule, the problem with neutering an old cat would not be the procedure itself, but possible complications associated with the general anesthetic. It's much more risky to use anesthetic on an old animal than it is to use it on a healthy, younger animal.
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∙ 11y agoTom cats can be neutered at any age past about eight months, when they become sexually mature.
It is only too late to neuter a tom if the behaviour you are trying to stop has become ingrained or habitual. If you are trying to keep him from spraying, neutering him may decrease the tendency but will not stop it from happening. If you are trying to stop him fathering kittens, you are still stuck with the ones he has fathered so far.
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What is a male cat called that isn't castrated?
An entire (not neutered) male cat is called a Tom cat.
Does tomcat mean a male cat that has not been neutered?
An unneutered cat is a 'Tom', but once neutered they are called a 'Gib.'
What male and female animal are a Queen and tom?
An intact (not neutered) male cat is a Tom and an intact female cat is a Queen.
Are all male cats referred to as tomcats?
An un-neutered male cat is referred to as a tom-cat.
Can a cat be neutered after completing five years?
Yes a cat can be neutered after five years. In cat years, it would only be about 35ish years old. The cat is still young. As long as the cat is healthy, it can be neutered.
What is a tom cat cat?
"Tom cat" is a term used for a male cat, usually the dominant male in a group. It is also used to refer to any stray or feral male cat.
Will a castrated tom cat still go after a female cat on heat?
Cats are very seldom castrated; a neutered cat does retain his penis. And a neutered tom will still cover a queen in heat, because his reactions to her scents and actions will still be in place.
What is a male cat?
A male cat is usually called a Tom. This term is usually used only for unneutered males.
What is a opposite gender of tomcat?
An unaltered female is called a "queen".A young cat is a "kitten".A non-neutered male cat is a "tom" or "tomcat" and is a "gib" (when neutered).Common term for a female cat is "Molly".
What is the cost to neuter a cat in the UK?
It depends where you go. My neighbour recently had her tom-cat neutered by the PDSA - and it cost her £26.
What is the proper name for a neutered male cat?
Milo,Cosmo,Storm,Thunder,Lightnigg,Socks,Spatz,Flame,Carbonel,Sooty,Smoke,Night,Zack, Bango,Ginger.
Can a neutered cat mount another cat?
He can mount a tom or queen, and he can penetrate said cat, but cannot ejaculate , therefore cannot fertilise eggs
