Time to neuter?

A question:
what is the earliest time one should neuter one's male cat?
what sorts of behavioral problems other than spraying does this address?

what is the earliest time one should neuter one's male cat?

Now a days, as early as 8 weeks, or 2 lbs.

what sorts of behavioral problems other than spraying does this
address?


It is not just behavioral, it is for their health. Baby kittens recover
faster, there is less bleeding and especially for males, the risk is
practically nothing. Less than older males. But behaviorally, early
neutering will curb the desire to roam far. It will curb the fighting
instinct. It may or may not curb the "horny kitty" behavior; one of mine
is often sort of masterbating on blankets and he was neutered years and
years ago. Health-wise, there is testicular cancer that will not happen
without testicals. Other health reasons, I'm sure you'll see replies.

There's no question that it needs to be done, but i was attempting to get
more information without volunteering more of the situation...

The kitten in question is an F1, he's born of a feral mother, abandoned
(truly) and rescued, crying, on abandonment day two. We took possession of
him at his 2.5th week. He's been hand raised and travelled all over with us,
in a kangaroo-pouch since we got him, nearly half the day. He's leash /
harness trained, and pretty well adjusted - except for his inability to lose
play-fights with our other two kitties. He's got a serious issue with not
knowing when to quit. Stays violent, often times, until he's held for a few
minutes (usually wrapped up like a kitty-burrito) and has a time to calm
down. We're starting to clicker-train him this week, and since it was about
time to fix him, i wondered what positive effect it might have on his anger
management.

b

what is the earliest time one should neuter one's male cat?

Now a days, as early as 8 weeks, or 2 lbs.

what sorts of behavioral problems other than spraying does this
address?


It is not just behavioral, it is for their health. Baby kittens recover
faster, there is less bleeding and especially for males, the risk is
practically nothing. Less than older males. But behaviorally, early
neutering will curb the desire to roam far. It will curb the fighting
instinct. It may or may not curb the "horny kitty" behavior; one of mine
is often sort of masterbating on blankets and he was neutered years and
years ago. Health-wise, there is testicular cancer that will not happen
without testicals. Other health reasons, I'm sure you'll see replies.

There's no question that it needs to be done, but i was attempting to get
more information without volunteering more of the situation...

The kitten in question is an F1, he's born of a feral mother, abandoned
(truly) and rescued, crying, on abandonment day two. We took possession of
him at his 2.5th week. He's been hand raised and travelled all over with us,
in a kangaroo-pouch since we got him, nearly half the day. He's leash /
harness trained, and pretty well adjusted - except for his inability to lose
play-fights with our other two kitties. He's got a serious issue with not
knowing when to quit. Stays violent, often times, until he's held for a few
minutes (usually wrapped up like a kitty-burrito) and has a time to calm
down. We're starting to clicker-train him this week, and since it was about
time to fix him, i wondered what positive effect it might have on his anger
management.

b

in article , bowensanders at
wrote on 4/14/04 10:11 PM:

what is the earliest time one should neuter one's male cat?

Now a days, as early as 8 weeks, or 2 lbs.

what sorts of behavioral problems other than spraying does this
address?


It is not just behavioral, it is for their health. Baby kittens recover
faster, there is less bleeding and especially for males, the risk is
practically nothing. Less than older males. But behaviorally, early
neutering will curb the desire to roam far. It will curb the fighting
instinct. It may or may not curb the "horny kitty" behavior; one of mine
is often sort of masterbating on blankets and he was neutered years and
years ago. Health-wise, there is testicular cancer that will not happen
without testicals. Other health reasons, I'm sure you'll see replies.

There's no question that it needs to be done, but i was attempting to get
more information without volunteering more of the situation...

The kitten in question is an F1, he's born of a feral mother, abandoned
(truly) and rescued, crying, on abandonment day two. We took possession of
him at his 2.5th week. He's been hand raised and travelled all over with us,
in a kangaroo-pouch since we got him, nearly half the day. He's leash /
harness trained, and pretty well adjusted - except for his inability to lose
play-fights with our other two kitties. He's got a serious issue with not
knowing when to quit. Stays violent, often times, until he's held for a few
minutes (usually wrapped up like a kitty-burrito) and has a time to calm
down. We're starting to clicker-train him this week, and since it was about
time to fix him, i wondered what positive effect it might have on his anger
management.

b


The earlier it is done the more it will probably curb his agression.

karen

in article , bowensanders at
wrote on 4/14/04 10:11 PM:

what is the earliest time one should neuter one's male cat?

Now a days, as early as 8 weeks, or 2 lbs.

what sorts of behavioral problems other than spraying does this
address?


It is not just behavioral, it is for their health. Baby kittens recover
faster, there is less bleeding and especially for males, the risk is
practically nothing. Less than older males. But behaviorally, early
neutering will curb the desire to roam far. It will curb the fighting
instinct. It may or may not curb the "horny kitty" behavior; one of mine
is often sort of masterbating on blankets and he was neutered years and
years ago. Health-wise, there is testicular cancer that will not happen
without testicals. Other health reasons, I'm sure you'll see replies.

There's no question that it needs to be done, but i was attempting to get
more information without volunteering more of the situation...

The kitten in question is an F1, he's born of a feral mother, abandoned
(truly) and rescued, crying, on abandonment day two. We took possession of
him at his 2.5th week. He's been hand raised and travelled all over with us,
in a kangaroo-pouch since we got him, nearly half the day. He's leash /
harness trained, and pretty well adjusted - except for his inability to lose
play-fights with our other two kitties. He's got a serious issue with not
knowing when to quit. Stays violent, often times, until he's held for a few
minutes (usually wrapped up like a kitty-burrito) and has a time to calm
down. We're starting to clicker-train him this week, and since it was about
time to fix him, i wondered what positive effect it might have on his anger
management.

b


The earlier it is done the more it will probably curb his agression.

karen

On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 23:25:52 -0400, Cathy Friedmann wrote:

Females can go into an early heat by
that time, but I have to admit that I don't know the earliest a male cat can
become sexually mature.

In my experience, it's a little closer to 6 to 8 months. When we started
the breeding program, Malfoy - our first stud male - happily ignored his
"stepsister" during her repeated heats until he was about six or seven
months of age, considering her yet another thing to snug up to and play
with no matter what state of heat she was in.

--
Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my mind,
http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
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On Wed, 14 Apr 2004 23:25:52 -0400, Cathy Friedmann wrote:

Females can go into an early heat by
that time, but I have to admit that I don't know the earliest a male cat can
become sexually mature.

In my experience, it's a little closer to 6 to 8 months. When we started
the breeding program, Malfoy - our first stud male - happily ignored his
"stepsister" during her repeated heats until he was about six or seven
months of age, considering her yet another thing to snug up to and play
with no matter what state of heat she was in.

--
Dennis Carr - | I may be out of my mind,
http://www.dennis.furtopia.org | But I have more fun that way.
------------------------------------+-------------------------------

"bowensanders" wrote in message
...
what is the earliest time one should neuter one's male cat?

Now a days, as early as 8 weeks, or 2 lbs.

what sorts of behavioral problems other than spraying does this
address?


It is not just behavioral, it is for their health. Baby kittens recover
faster, there is less bleeding and especially for males, the risk is
practically nothing. Less than older males. But behaviorally, early
neutering will curb the desire to roam far. It will curb the fighting
instinct. It may or may not curb the "horny kitty" behavior; one of mine
is often sort of masterbating on blankets and he was neutered years and
years ago. Health-wise, there is testicular cancer that will not happen
without testicals. Other health reasons, I'm sure you'll see replies.

There's no question that it needs to be done, but i was attempting to get
more information without volunteering more of the situation...

The kitten in question is an F1, he's born of a feral mother, abandoned
(truly) and rescued, crying, on abandonment day two. We took possession of
him at his 2.5th week. He's been hand raised and travelled all over with
us,
in a kangaroo-pouch since we got him, nearly half the day. He's leash /
harness trained, and pretty well adjusted - except for his inability to
lose
play-fights with our other two kitties. He's got a serious issue with not
knowing when to quit. Stays violent, often times, until he's held for a
few
minutes (usually wrapped up like a kitty-burrito) and has a time to calm
down. We're starting to clicker-train him this week, and since it was
about
time to fix him, i wondered what positive effect it might have on his
anger
management.

b


I wonder if a time out in a room by himself might not settle him more than
being wrapped up? It could send the message that if he doesn't settle down
he won't get ANY attention. We did this with Boots (hand raised/spoiled
since 3 wks old) when he would get out of hand. He started settling some
before he was neutered. I can't say that I've seen much of a difference in
his behavior since he was done but that was only about a month ago.

W

"bowensanders" wrote in message
...
what is the earliest time one should neuter one's male cat?

Now a days, as early as 8 weeks, or 2 lbs.

what sorts of behavioral problems other than spraying does this
address?


It is not just behavioral, it is for their health. Baby kittens recover
faster, there is less bleeding and especially for males, the risk is
practically nothing. Less than older males. But behaviorally, early
neutering will curb the desire to roam far. It will curb the fighting
instinct. It may or may not curb the "horny kitty" behavior; one of mine
is often sort of masterbating on blankets and he was neutered years and
years ago. Health-wise, there is testicular cancer that will not happen
without testicals. Other health reasons, I'm sure you'll see replies.

There's no question that it needs to be done, but i was attempting to get
more information without volunteering more of the situation...

The kitten in question is an F1, he's born of a feral mother, abandoned
(truly) and rescued, crying, on abandonment day two. We took possession of
him at his 2.5th week. He's been hand raised and travelled all over with
us,
in a kangaroo-pouch since we got him, nearly half the day. He's leash /
harness trained, and pretty well adjusted - except for his inability to
lose
play-fights with our other two kitties. He's got a serious issue with not
knowing when to quit. Stays violent, often times, until he's held for a
few
minutes (usually wrapped up like a kitty-burrito) and has a time to calm
down. We're starting to clicker-train him this week, and since it was
about
time to fix him, i wondered what positive effect it might have on his
anger
management.

b


I wonder if a time out in a room by himself might not settle him more than
being wrapped up? It could send the message that if he doesn't settle down
he won't get ANY attention. We did this with Boots (hand raised/spoiled
since 3 wks old) when he would get out of hand. He started settling some
before he was neutered. I can't say that I've seen much of a difference in
his behavior since he was done but that was only about a month ago.

W

Besides deterring spraying, neutering a male cat will make him much more
content to stay at home - Vs. feeling the need to go out & find female cats.

Cathy

I had the grandcat neutered at 6 months or so. He's still pretty wild and
aggressive. He doesn't just walk. He swaggers, sideways, with his tail puffed
out. But thhe weirdest thing is, he's over 1 now, and he has definitely got
that big-headed jowly look that Toms have. I'm beginning to wonder about him.
Doesn't hormones cause that jowly look?
Sherry