URGENT! DISABLED CAT NEUTERING!

I have 3 cats, 1 female Turkish Angora and 2 male siblings that were born from a feral mother living in our yard. The two males are now 1 year and 2 months old.

Even though both of them are from the same litter, one of them is physically quite bigger than the other. He has also sexually matured and is looking to mate. But the smaller one is still acting like a kitten. He is clueless and doesn't appear to have matured yet

I'm trying to get them neutered because the bigger one is getting a bit aggressive, however I'm afraid for the smaller one's health if he got the operation done

both of them have the genetic disorder Radial Agenesis, which makes their fore-limbs twisted. But the smaller one's condition more severe than the bigger one

I also suspect the small one to have internal deformity as well, as he sometimes has trouble breathing

What I'm trying to say is, I'm afraid the small one might die under anesthesia

as it should be noted that where I live, veterinary care/science is not that advanced

So should I still neuter the small one even though he hasn't shown any sexual maturity signs?

I appreciate your help

What did the vet say about your fear? If they both stay inside I don't see any issue with waiting to neuter the smaller one until he is healthier or just not neutering him if it may result in death. He will be happier being neutered and will have less health issues but if he can't withstand anesthesia or there is a risk I don't think you have much of a choice. The big issue will be if he starts spaying in your house because he is not neutered and other behavior issues that might come up. I think you probably need to ask the vet to check his lungs and his heart to make sure there isn't anything obvious that could cause him to die during anesthesia but either way if he stays inside you can probably wait to neuter him later.

hexiesfriend said:

What did the vet say about your fear? If they both stay inside I don't see any issue with waiting to neuter the smaller one until he is healthier or just not neutering him if it may result in death. He will be happier being neutered and will have less health issues but if he can't withstand anesthesia or there is a risk I don't think you have much of a choice. The big issue will be if he starts spaying in your house because he is not neutered and other behavior issues that might come up. I think you probably need to ask the vet to check his lungs and his heart to make sure there isn't anything obvious that could cause him to die during anesthesia but either way if he stays inside you can probably wait to neuter him later.

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Thanks for replying! The lack of veterinary care in my country is my biggest problem. They don't have X-Rays or any of the advanced technologies that is normally used in more developed countries. There's no way they'll be able to tell if there is indeed internal deformity going on.
Yes both of them are house cats, I only let them out in our yard for 2-3 hours every day under my supervision to play or get a fresh air.

If you don't neuter the second one you probably can't let him out anymore because the urge to mate will have him running away. If it's a concern that he may die then just wait. it is possible to have a tomcat stay inside. I had a tomcat I could never handle and he was too smart for any trap. I let him into my house because he was injured and he never left he was quite happy staying inside. I say wait until you feel he is healthy enough and neuter the bigger one.

hexiesfriend said:

If you don't neuter the second one you probably can't let him out anymore because the urge to mate will have him running away. If it's a concern that he may die then just wait. it is possible to have a tomcat stay inside. I had a tomcat I could never handle and he was too smart for any trap. I let him into my house because he was injured and he never left he was quite happy staying inside. I say wait until you feel he is healthy enough and neuter the bigger one.

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I will take your advice to not neuter the small one yet.
Thank you!

If he does get healthy enough then you can get him neutered. Just keep an eye on him wheb he matures because he will try to run out the door.

What about your female though?  Is she spayed?  If not, that COULD be an issue, if your un-neutered male surprises you and does come into his own

No matter how you handle the spay/neuter since you called this a genetic deformity these cats must be kept from breeding. 

As a long time horse breeder you get a lot of colts. Even the ones that show no interest are capable of breeding. It's just a matter of temperament in some cases. Don't let the little one fool you. You might ask about chemical castration as an option.

mrsgreenjeens said:

 
What about your female though?  Is she spayed?  If not, that COULD be an issue, if your un-neutered male surprises you and does come into his own

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She's spayed!

hexiesfriend said:

If he does get healthy enough then you can get him neutered. Just keep an eye on him wheb he matures because he will try to run out the door.

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I neutered the bigger one and he seems to be calmer now. Thanks for your advice

Kittens Mom said:

 
No matter how you handle the spay/neuter since you called this a genetic deformity these cats must be kept from breeding. 

As a long time horse breeder you get a lot of colts. Even the ones that show no interest are capable of breeding. It's just a matter of temperament in some cases. Don't let the little one fool you. You might ask about chemical castration as an option.

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I'm well aware of that, my female is spayed and I just neutered the bigger male. 

I'd love to neuter the little one as well but as I mentioned he has respiratory problems and his lungs might collapse. My country's not that advanced in terms of veterinary care to have any other forms of castration except for the surgical one 

No worries about the small one he will be just as loving without being neutered!! I had an old tomcat that was the sweetest!!