I'm trying to bring this thread from another one because the topic changed from "breeding" issues to "health" issues .... here goes, hope it's OK .... Gloria
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Originally Posted by Jen
Cats have health problems from NOT being spayed, not from BEING spayed. Without it they can get all sorts of cancers and a really nasty disease.
Anyways, cats can be altered at 2lbs, vets who insist on waiting until 6 months are sort of old fashioned and I would personally want a vet who is a little more up to date with things.
Hey, Jen
Thanks for your input ... I'm aware of the advantages of spaying ... it's just that I have a tendency to try and look at all of the issues - for my own education and information .... I don't just accept stuff because it's the most "popular" information being distributed - I'm sure you know "where" I'm coming from.
I especially appreciated your info about the weight of the cat as a significant guideline for altering ... and, if all the information here, about when a female can come into "season" is accurate, waiting 6 months to alter the female would be just plain crazy. :-)
Gloria
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jen
Cats have health problems from NOT being spayed, not from BEING spayed. Without it they can get all sorts of cancers and a really nasty disease.
Anyways, cats can be altered at 2lbs, vets who insist on waiting until 6 months are sort of old fashioned and I would personally want a vet who is a little more up to date with things.
Hey, Jen
Thanks for your input ... I'm aware of the advantages of spaying ... it's just that I have a tendency to try and look at all of the issues - for my own education and information .... I don't just accept stuff because it's the most "popular" information being distributed - I'm sure you know "where" I'm coming from.
I especially appreciated your info about the weight of the cat as a significant guideline for altering ... and, if all the information here, about when a female can come into "season" is accurate, waiting 6 months to alter the female would be just plain crazy. :-)
Gloria