Re: neutering cats

From: Barbara Carlson (bbcarlson_at_snappydsl.net)
Date: 06/30/04 

Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 00:44:11 -0400

It is very similar with horses. They used to wait to castrate the male
horses until they were a year old or older so they would "develop". Early
castration was thought to stunt their growth. However studies actually
found the opposite was true and that testosterone was actually a deterrent
to growth, and the earlier colts were castrated the better they developed.
If their testicles are down there is no reason not to castrate at a very
young age. With horses, sometimes you do have to wait for that to happen.
The last years we were raising horses we used to routinely castrate colts
that were not slated for breeding anywhere from 3 to 6 months old.
 I believe with the male kittens they used to think castration too early led
to a higher incidence of bladder trouble as older cats, but I believe
studies disproved that, too, though Sheila would know more about that than
I.
Barb C.
"RaeMorrill" <raemorrill@aol.com.com> wrote in message
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> >Given the number of "accidents" that occur with household pets when
> >neutering is left until they are 6 months or older, it is recommended now
>
> Basically why I have my ragdoll!
>
> I recall our vet telling us recently that in years past he would not have
> believed they were neutering them so young.
>
> Rae Morrill in Maine
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