Early desexing eliminates the risk of your cat becoming pregnant, reduces the chances of her getting mammary cancer and reduces the possibility of some behavioral problems.
We also are thinking there is a link between
early desexing of large breed dogs and hip / stifle dysplasia.
Not exact matches
Most refuges and shelters
desex all the cats and dogs they rehome at this
early age, and research has shown it is just as safe and less stressful on the animal.
Most vet schools and veterinarians have been recommending the traditional 6 - 8 months of age for
desexing, despite the benefits of
early age
desexing between 2 - 3 months.
I have been told that some dogs suffer from som hormane problem through being
desexed too
early and it is a lifelong problem.
Welfare rate
desexing is exclusively for homeless rescued cats and kittens, to facilitate the
early adoption of rescued cats and kittens and for those from colonies subject to formal TNRR programs.
It may be done
earlier if this is the kindest way to microchip, vaccinate and
desex the kitten under general anaesthetic.
Neutering puppies - information about the
early spay and neuter of young dogs (puppy
desexing).