Julius is now a few days shy of 5 months old. I've called around to a few different vet clinics to compare neuter prices. One of the places I called was the SPCA Hospital, who told me that all cats being neutered there MUST be tattooed as well. I asked whether I can refuse the tattoo and get him microchipped instead -- the answer was no. That I could pay for a microchip, but I can't refuse the tattoo.
Are your cats tattooed? He is my first cat, so I don't know if this is something every cat owner does.. I'm used to dogs and microchipping them.
Secondly, is 5 months old still too young to be neutered? That same hospital told me to wait until he is 5.5 months old, but another vet has said close to 5 months is okay. Another vet who specializes in cats says she won't do the surgery until they're around 5 lbs.
Doesn't seem to be any consistency and now I'm really iffy on who to bring him to
The vet he HAD been seeing for his check-ups and vaccinations just doesn't seem to know his stuff (long story) and I just can't trust him.
So...any advice?
Thanks!
Are your cats tattooed? He is my first cat, so I don't know if this is something every cat owner does.. I'm used to dogs and microchipping them.
Secondly, is 5 months old still too young to be neutered? That same hospital told me to wait until he is 5.5 months old, but another vet has said close to 5 months is okay. Another vet who specializes in cats says she won't do the surgery until they're around 5 lbs.
Doesn't seem to be any consistency and now I'm really iffy on who to bring him to
So...any advice?
Thanks!