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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.
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∙ 11y agoThey 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, and male cats can impregnate a female as young as 5 months old. So they must be spayed or neutered before then, if there is any chance of them meeting un-spayed/un-neutered cats of the opposite sex.
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∙ 14y agoI am pretty sure they have to be 8 months old.
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∙ 15y agoit is best to spay a cat before her first menstrual cycle (4-6mos)
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∙ 13y agoAsk the vet.
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What if your female cat is bad tempered can spaying change this?
yes it will
Do spayed female cats spray?
YES! They can and they do - I can testify firsthand that I have seen a female cat spray. Sometimes they will do it if they are mad about something, or they will do it to mark their territory. However, spaying a cat before she reaches sexual maturity will greatly reduce the risk of the cat ever spraying. If the cat sprayed regularly before spaying, then this may become habit.
Does getting a cat fixed stop heat?
Yes, spaying a female cat will stop her coming into heat, as the procedure involves the removal of the entire reproductive organs.
Do neutered cats need spaying?
Male cats are neutered. Female cats are spayed.improved answer:Being Neutered and spayed is the same thing, but for the different genders of the cat. If your cat is neutered, he can't be spayed, since, technically, he already has been. Just remember that these two words are the same thing, but neutered is for males and spaying is for females. Hope it helped!
How much does a cat have to weigh to be spayed?
Weight is usually a factor when spaying or neutering. Some vets will wait until the kitten weighs more than 2kgs, or 4lbs as to limit any possible risk with the anaesthetic. Age is also a factor. Usually 4-6 months is ideal for a spay, but it can be done any time after that. Contact the vet that you plan to have do it and they will tell you the guidelines for the procedure as all vets have different requirements.
Can you undo spaying on a cat?
No. Spaying and neutering are irreversible procedures.
Is spaying a cat in heat a guaranteed?
A guaranteed what?
Is spaying the only way to get female cat to stop spraying or will letting her have babies stop it from persisting?
Spaying your cat may only be two main reasons. Either to stop it from spraying or so it wont have kittens. But yes spaying it is the only way.
Can a mother cat give milk to kittens after spaying?
yes
What if your female cat is bad tempered can spaying change this?
yes it will
Spelling of nuertering a dog or cat?
Fixing a male cat is called "neutering," and fixing a female cat is called "spaying."
Can a cat have a hysterectomy?
Yes but it is called spaying. hysterectomy is used specifically for humans
How do you stop a cat from coming in to your house and eating your cats food and spaying your home?
Close the door.
How do you talk someone into not spaying cat. Please don't ask why?
The only reason not to spay your cat is if you are going to breed it. Otherwise please do so.
Your female cat is spayed and you regret doing it can you make them back to normal?
No. Spaying/neutering is an irreversible surgery.
Do spayed female cats spray?
YES! They can and they do - I can testify firsthand that I have seen a female cat spray. Sometimes they will do it if they are mad about something, or they will do it to mark their territory. However, spaying a cat before she reaches sexual maturity will greatly reduce the risk of the cat ever spraying. If the cat sprayed regularly before spaying, then this may become habit.
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