The best age to have a kitten neutered both for males and females is about 6 months. A female cat will usually come on heat for the first time between 7 and 12 months old. If you do not want to breed from her and you cannot keep her inside whenever she is on heat, you would be wise to think of having her spayed. The heat can also be controlled by using hormone tablets which may be useful if you want to breed from your queen at a later date. A male cat will usually become sexually active at about 6 months of age. If you do not intend to use your tomcat for breeding, it is best to have him neutered at about this age. Unneutered tomcats do produce very smelly urine which they will spray around their territory, including your home! They also have a tendency to fight with other cats and to roam. Neutering will safeguard your own cat and will also help to decrease the numbers of unwanted kittens.

Damson House Veterinary Clinic

Neutering Cats

 

Damson House Veterinary Clinic

82 Damson Lane,

Solihull,

West Midlands.

B92 9JP

Tel.  0121 711 3775