Who should get fixed first?

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Well, the decision has been made and the appointment it set! Max is going to go in for surgery on August 19th at my normal vet's office. I was considering taking him to another vet hospital I've visited when our doctor was out, but they won't neuter until he's 6 months old! I am not about to wait 2 months and run the risk of more kittens, so in just about 2 weeks, Max will go get snipped! Thanks for all your advice and input!
 
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Since he's being done first and he can get his sisters pregnant within the next 2 months, you will have to keep him separated from them for 2 months or until they are spayed.
 
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Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

Since he's being done first and he can get his sisters pregnant within the next 2 months, you will have to keep him separated from them for 2 months or until they are spayed.
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Well, when I was at the vet Monday, I asked the vet tech about this, and she said she had never heard such a thing before. She said she'd ask the vet, but he didn't say anything to me about it either. I would think they should know what they are talking about. But I will keep an eye on the girls in the mean time and separate them if necessary.
 
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Originally Posted by Cocoa Cream

Well, when I was at the vet Monday, I asked the vet tech about this, and she said she had never heard such a thing before. She said she'd ask the vet, but he didn't say anything to me about it either. I would think they should know what they are talking about. But I will keep an eye on the girls in the mean time and separate them if necessary.
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I'm sorry but that is wrong, it's been known for ages that male cats can carry sperm in their tubes for a month after neutering, recent research has found that to be up to 2 months. I will try to find something for you to print off and show your vet, not tonight as I am off to bed - but I am shocked that they say they have never heard of this.

I'd always advise females be spayed first if they can't be done at the same time, once a female is spayed there is zero risk of pregnancy occurring.
 
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At what age does a male cat start producing sperm? I know that female cats can go into heat as early as 4 months (mine did at 4 1/2) months, but I thought males were later than females.

I know a lot of breeders keep cats until they are close to 4 months old. Do they separate males and females so that they don't mate with each other?

I know the appointment has been set...but I'm wondering....would Care Credit be an option in a situation like this? That way you could get them done all at one time and then pay on the staggered schedule you had planned for.
 
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Its possible for both male and female to be able to breed as young as 4 months old. Since breeders usually have a waiting list and the kittens are in new homes (spayed/neutered) by 4 months, they really don't have a problem.

I'm sure the ones they are keeping for themselves are separated
 
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Originally Posted by Epona

I'm sorry but that is wrong, it's been known for ages that male cats can carry sperm in their tubes for a month after neutering, recent research has found that to be up to 2 months. I will try to find something for you to print off and show your vet, not tonight as I am off to bed - but I am shocked that they say they have never heard of this.
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Yes, it is absolutely true. I'm shocked your vet doesn't know about this. I really hope you will keep them apart for 2 months or until the girls are done or you could very well end up with pregnant kittens.


Zoeysmom - I know of a breeder who's male became a dad at 7 months, so he knew what to do at 5 months. Incidentally, he was neutered at 4 months!
 
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Originally Posted by missymotus

Zoeysmom - I know of a breeder who's male became a dad at 7 months, so he knew what to do at 5 months. Incidentally, he was neutered at 4 months!
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Well, there you go. Proof in the pudding, so to speak!

I wouldn't want to keep them separated. I would be looking into Care Credit.
 
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I would always get females done first to ensure that no accidents can happen, i have only heard of them being able to produce sperm for up to 6 weeks though, although adults I have had neutered have stopped smelling like tom cats after two weeks
 
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Okay...I really appreciate all the advice and input, but I have to do what I think is best. My husband and I have agreed to get Max fixed first, and the appointment is set for Aug. 19th. I will get the girls done as soon as I can afford to, which should be the first week of September, so only a couple weeks later. We are on a tight budget, so I cannot do them all at once. I may talk to the vet's office and see if they do payment plans or something, but I generally prefer to pay up front. I understand that it is possible for young kittens to impregnate each other, so I will do what I can to prevent that. None of my kittens have reached sexual maturity yet, though, so I am hoping that the timing will work out in our favor. I really do appreciate everyone's comments, but please don't criticize me for the decision I have made. I don't want more kittens, believe me, so I am doing the best I can, okay?
 
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Originally Posted by Cocoa Cream

Okay...I really appreciate all the advice and input, but I have to do what I think is best. My husband and I have agreed to get Max fixed first, and the appointment is set for Aug. 19th. I will get the girls done as soon as I can afford to, which should be the first week of September, so only a couple weeks later. We are on a tight budget, so I cannot do them all at once. I may talk to the vet's office and see if they do payment plans or something, but I generally prefer to pay up front. I understand that it is possible for young kittens to impregnate each other, so I will do what I can to prevent that. None of my kittens have reached sexual maturity yet, though, so I am hoping that the timing will work out in our favor. I really do appreciate everyone's comments, but please don't criticize me for the decision I have made. I don't want more kittens, believe me, so I am doing the best I can, okay?
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Hey at least you are getting them fixed, a lot of people don't unfortunately. Your doing the best that you can
 
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