Kimmyqitty
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You talkin about those fake balls? Like the ones they put in dogs?
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SV Dad
Savannah Super Cat
Awww come on. You think they're gonna clang as he walks around the house?
Sue Armstrong
Site Supporter
I would get him neutered NOW! He is of age and it will prevent possible future problems with spraying. I have neutered all F1's by 4 months of age with no issues and have had no issues with potty habits. Best to neuter as young as possible in my opinion.
L
Louie'sDad
Guest
Sue,
I think that there's someone here who has a year old F3 who hasn't been neutered yet. He reports no problems so far, except that the little lad is beginning to caterwaul at the moon, so he's getting ready now (I think) to do the dastardly deed.
I get the impression that as long as the little feller is behaving himself, then anytime between 4-8 months should be OK. I'm waiting for his second testicle to descend. It's a "floater" but want to make sure it stays put so the vet doesn't have to go "in" and fish it out. I tried using a clothespin, but Louie doesn't seem to like it for some reason.
Joe
L
Louie'sDad
Guest
Awww come on. You think they're gonna clang as he walks around the house?
I'm not using the kind that clang. I'm gonna get him a set of brass ones.
Trish Allearz
Moderator
Look- Joe- I think you are a great owner, but you are missing the ball on the neuter issue.Sue,
I think that there's someone here who has a year old F3 who hasn't been neutered yet. He reports no problems so far, except that the little lad is beginning to caterwaul at the moon, so he's getting ready now (I think) to do the dastardly deed.
I get the impression that as long as the little feller is behaving himself, then anytime between 4-8 months should be OK. I'm waiting for his second testicle to descend. It's a "floater" but want to make sure it stays put so the vet doesn't have to go "in" and fish it out. I tried using a clothespin, but Louie doesn't seem to like it for some reason.
Joe
ONE person out of how many has kept an older unneutered cat? Ask Brigitte how many cats come into rescue due to spraying issues- while we don't have a huge NUMBER of SVs going through rescue, I bet she'll tell you a lot are unneutered males that started spritzing their owner's house.
The fact of the matter is ONCE it starts, it is very hard to curb. Do you really want to put you and your handsome boy through that 'just because'? Yes- your vet will need to go up and get that silly floater testicle- yes, it's kinda like spaying and neutering your boy all at once (they often will go in through an abdominal incision to get the testicle that hasn't dropped)- but your baby will BE fine and even better- he will be a BETTER PET in the long run.
Trish Allearz
Moderator
Hahaha- I should have said missing the BALLS on this issue Get RID OF THEM!!!
Get RID OF THEM!!!
L
Louie'sDad
Guest
Trish,
Aha. Something new has been added: "......once the spraying starts, it's harder to curb.....".
That's important to know, because I thought that once started, it would stop after neutering.
I'll be sure to ensure that it's done well in advance of any spraying instinct.
So now the question becomes: "when is the earliest that anyone has seen spraying behavior commence?".
Joe
PS: No, you were right about missing the "ball" on this. Lou's nickname, for now is "One Hung Lo", an old Chinese surname.
Aha. Something new has been added: "......once the spraying starts, it's harder to curb.....".
That's important to know, because I thought that once started, it would stop after neutering.
I'll be sure to ensure that it's done well in advance of any spraying instinct.
So now the question becomes: "when is the earliest that anyone has seen spraying behavior commence?".
Joe
PS: No, you were right about missing the "ball" on this. Lou's nickname, for now is "One Hung Lo", an old Chinese surname.
Trish Allearz
Moderator
Hahahaha- nice nickname! Poor kid- he's too handsome for that!
Spraying can start as early as 6-7 months. If he even THINKS there is a reason to start spritzing, he may start. And FYI- things that can make a cat start spraying can be out of our control. Some just seem to do it because they enjoy it, but I know mine- males and females (unaltered) will spray if they even THINK there is a cat outdoors. (Which there are strays outside that on occasion come up near the house and it will cause my cats to spray inside the house- NOT COOL!).
That's why we usually stress neuter by 6 months. SIX months is probably a bit early, but there are those precocious boys who start early. I would say from my experience- usually by month 8-14, they will be accomplished sprayers. Each boy is an individual though.
Neutering- BTW- should curb spraying once it has started, but the problem is getting every tiny spot they hit CLEANED and then retraining your cat. It can be a real big, big challenge. It's sooo not worth it.