at what age can newborn kittens be spayed
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- Male kittens are usually neutered at between 4 to 6 months of age. However, the AVMA has endorsed early age neutering of dogs and cats 8 to 16 weeks of age.
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- Female cats can go into estrus ('heat') at as young as 4 months. More and more veterinarians are performing early-age spay/ neuter procedures on animals as young as 8 weeks of age, to ensure the animal will never be at risk of accidental pregnancy or able to impregnate.
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Kitten Kittens are usually spayed or neutered at seven months of age, but kittens may be neutered as young as seven weeks (if large enough), especially in animal shelters. Such early neutering does not appear to have any long-term health risks to cats, and may even be beneficial in male cats.
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Age to Neuter Kittens Becky Robinson, the founder of Alley Cat Allies, cites research that kittens neutered prior to reaching 12 weeks of age have fewer complications from surgery than kittens older than 12 weeks.
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- When to Spay. To prevent your little one from going into heat, ideally she should be spayed prior to or right around 5 months of age. The youngest a kitty should be before she's spayed is 8 weeks old. Little ones this young need to be at least 2.2 pounds before surgery, recommends the Ohio Alleycat Resource.
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Momma Mia! 7 Important Tips When Caring for Momma Cats and Kittens If mom is feral, when the kittens are 5 weeks old, that is the point when you can get mom spayed and release her right where you trapped her. Kittens can be safely fixed as soon a they hit 2-3 lbs., which is generally between 8-12 weeks.
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What Does Spaying a Dog or Cat Mean? Spaying is done at all ages. At some humane facilities and animal shelters, spaying is being done when pets are 6 to 8 weeks old so that no adopted pets will have unwanted litters. Pets spayed by the family veterinarian are traditionally scheduled for surgery between 5 and 10 months of age.
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- Male kittens are usually neutered at between 4 to 6 months of age. However, the AVMA has endorsed early age neutering of dogs and cats 8 to 16 weeks of age.You and your vet can decide what is the best time starting in a few weeks.ale kittens are usually neutered at between 4 to 6 months of age. However, the AVMA has endorsed early age neutering of dogs and cats 8 to 16 weeks of age.
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- How old should a cat to be neutered or spayed? My vet said it was best to neuter or spay a cat around 4-5 months old, as kittens reach sexual maturity at around 6 months old. Started career as professional chef then a district sales manager for a wine & spirits company. Retired in 2005, breeding Araucana chickens.
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- Group 1 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7 weeks of age. Group 2 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7 months. Group 3 (the control group of 9 kittens) were not neutered until maturity and after the completion of the first phase of the study at 12 months.
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How young can a kitten be before being spayed? Best Answer: Most vets who have bothered staying informed with current research will now spay a female kitten once they've reached the 2 pound mark, or 8 weeks. Many prefer that females be a bit larger - say, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, and this would make them about 12 weeks old.
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Q: Research shows that kittens neutered before 12 weeks of age have fewer complications from surgery than those over 12 weeks. Also, kittens rebound much faster after the surgical procedure, with less stress than their counterparts over 6 months old.
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FAQâs One can spay a mother as soon as the kittens or pups are weaned, (5 to 6 weeks for kittens and 4 to 5 weeks for puppies) and because of the risk of pregnancy this should be done.oday some vets will spay/neuter at eight weeks of age, while other adhere to the old practice of six months of age. The average age at which pets are spayed or neutered is four months. Adolescent cats and dogs as young as five months can get pregnant.
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- Male kittens are usually neutered at between 4 to 6 months of age. However, the AVMA has endorsed early age neutering of dogs and cats 8 to 16 weeks old. You and your vet can decide in a few weeks. Neutering is a must for many reasons:
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EARLY SPAY/NEUTER IN THE CAT The kittens were divided into three groups: 1  Group 1 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7 weeks of age. 2  Group 2 (11 kittens) were neutered or spayed at 7 months.  Group 3 (the control group of 9 kittens) were not neutered until maturity and after the completion of the first phase of the study at 12 months.
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Kitten Spay Surgery, Start to Finish What is spay surgery? The technical term for spay surgery is ovariohysterectomy (OHE) OHE involves removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and uterus; When should I have my cat spayed? Before her first heat; Typically between 4 and 6 months of age; Do some veterinarians spay sooner than 6 months of age? Yes this is called early-age spay or pediatric spay
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- Male kittens are usually neutered at between 4 to 6 months of age. However, the AVMA has endorsed early age neutering of dogs and cats 8 to 16 weeks of age. You and your vet can decide what is the best time starting in a few weeks.
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Spay/Neuter Your Pet When to Spay or Neuter Your Pet. 1  For dogs: While the traditional age for neutering is six to nine months, puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered as long as they’re healthy. 2  For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old to be spayed or neutered.
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- But research shows that healthy kittens can be safely neutered at 6 weeks, or as soon as they weigh 2 pounds. Referred to as early-age, pediatric, or pre-pubertal spay/neuter, the procedure eliminates any chance of an “oops litter,” since female cats can become pregnant as young as 4 months of age.
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Spay/Neuter Your Pet When to Spay or Neuter Your Pet. 1  For dogs: While the traditional age for neutering is six to nine months, puppies as young as eight weeks old can be neutered as long as they’re healthy. 2  For cats: It is generally considered safe for kittens as young as eight weeks old to be spayed or neutered. In animal shelters, surgery is often performed at this time so that kittens can be sterilized prior to adoption.
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Momma Mia! 7 Important Tips When Caring for Momma Cats and Kittens At that age, kittens are eating on their own and going to the bathroom on their own, so they can be away from mom for a day while she gets fixed. If mom is feral, when the kittens are 5 weeks old, that is the point when you can get mom spayed and release her right where you trapped her. Kittens can be safely fixed as soon a they hit 2-3 lbs., which is generally between 8-12 weeks.
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The Best Age to Spay a Female Cat Even young kittens can be spayed. While you can have your kitty spayed at any age, the best time to do so is before she goes into heat for the first time. This will prevent not only any unwanted litters but also some possible health issues for your little girl later in life.
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- Spaying (ovario-hysterectomy) The surgical removal of the reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes) of a female animal. Puppies and kittens of both sexes should be spayed or neutered by 6 months of age. Female cats can go into estrus ('heat') at as young as 4 months. More and more veterinarians are performing early-age spay/ neuter procedures on animals as young as 8 weeks of age, to ensure the animal will never be at risk of accidental pregnancy or able to impregnate.
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- Today some vets will spay/neuter at eight weeks of age, while other adhere to the old practice of six months of age. The average age at which pets are spayed or neutered is four months. Adolescent cats and dogs as young as five months can get pregnant.
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- Research shows that kittens neutered before 12 weeks of age have fewer complications from surgery than those over 12 weeks. Also, kittens rebound much faster after the surgical procedure, with less stress than their counterparts over 6 months old. Early-age spay/neuter has a positive impact beyond your cat at home.
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Spaying & Neutering This can be difficult to stop, and it is highly recommended that such cats are spayed as part of the treatment. Early spaying In the United States, most cats are spayed between 5 and 8 months of age. Many animal shelters and veterinarians are starting to spay female animals at a younger age, even at 2 months. This early neutering does not affect the growth rate, and there are no appreciable differences in skeletal, physical, or behavioral development between those animals neutered early than those neutered at a more traditional age.