I rescued a cat from the sidewalk on Sunday near the community cat colony that I take care of. Initially thought female based on her private parts but now leaning more towards male based on body length (LONG) and personality (extremely friendly, cuddly, no fear of humans). S/he is anywhere from three to six months old, *underweight though over two pounds*, and her claws long enough to need clipping (OUCH!). Immediately knew how to use the litter box. Eating, what little she does eat, canned food.
S/he is underweight; I can feel her spine, though it doesn't stick out. If the cat is underweight but otherwise showing no sign of illness, can she still be spayed/neutered? She does not act sick at all; is curious, loves to cuddle, explore legs, and sit at the window and look outside. I am having pre-anesthesia blood work done, which will rule out (or, in) kidney issues, as well as FIV/FeLK test.
Thanks.
S/he is underweight; I can feel her spine, though it doesn't stick out. If the cat is underweight but otherwise showing no sign of illness, can she still be spayed/neutered? She does not act sick at all; is curious, loves to cuddle, explore legs, and sit at the window and look outside. I am having pre-anesthesia blood work done, which will rule out (or, in) kidney issues, as well as FIV/FeLK test.
Thanks.