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Can you introduce a male kitten to an older male cat?
As my cat colony can attest, not only can an older male cat “accept” a male kitten, but they can even become best buddies. The younger male cats were delighted.
Will neutering help my cats get along?
Neutered cats are also easier to get along with. They tend to more gentle and affectionate. Neutered males tend to roam less and typically are not involved in as many fights with other animals. Neutering keeps your pet healthier.
Should I get a male or female kitten if I already have a male cat?
If you currently have an adult male, you should be able to bring in a male kitten without any trouble. Keep in mind, however, that there are some cats — male and female — who will not tolerate any others cats and need to be “only children!”
Is it a good idea to neuter a male cat?
WHY NEUTERING IS A GOOD IDEA. Neutering a male cat is an excellent step to help your young man grow into a loving, well adapted household citizen. The main reason to neuter a male cat is to reduce the incidence of objectionable behaviors that are normal in the feline world but unacceptable in the human world.
What are the benefits of neutering an older cat?
Neutering your cat young can prevent him from starting these behaviors altogether. Fixing an older cat has a 90 percent chance of reducing them, according to Mar Vista Animal Medical Center. Don’t worry about your cat becoming lazy, fat or boring after the neuter operation.
Can a kitten be neutered at 6 months old?
Kitties are usually neutered young, when their bodies are healthiest and strongest; but older cats generally handle the procedure fine. Cats can be neutered at only a few months old, although you can put the operation off until about 5 or 6 months of age without problems.
Should you pay to neuter a kitten at an animal shelter?
A common animal shelter practice has been to adopt out a young male kitten with his new owner paying a neuter deposit which is refunded when the kitten is neutered at the traditional age of six months. The problem has been that new owners do not return and young cats go unneutered.