I see. I have been discussing this info with my wife aminly coz of the amount of $ we paid for him, but she assures me that he is 100% PB. Breeders do sell to petstores as there are a limited amount of breeders over here and they are not located in handy areas. She also said that when she was asking if he is a genuine PB, the petshop guy said that even if the blood was 99.9% pure they could not advertise him as a PB. Perhaps the Japanese pet culture is a little different? although their petshops are the same as in any other country.
Right. I agree with all you said, but here some comments:
That's not true. Sometimes when cats are neutered later in life and spraying has become a habit, they may not stop. But many do and if you get him done at about 8 months it's very unlikely he'll continue to spray (assuming he has started by then which he may not have). Whatever the situation, neutering him will only make him happier, less prone to wandering and fighting and more affectionate, regardless of how old he is. So please don't hesitate to neuter him even if you can't do it as soon as you'd like.
what can a do? while diego is in quarantine, find another vet that is more up-to-date with current practices. Stoli was neutered at 6 months, but not because he was 6 months - it was because he weighed 5 pounds. Some vets go by weight.....
thank you golden kitty, i couldn't have said it better. please please please do not think of breeding your kitty. there are so many cats in shelters without homes, your kitty used to be one - why contribute to the population just because he's a russian blue? He is a purebreed, but not show quality - which is why you shouldn't breed him.Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45
Unless the cat is shown and is of TOP quality for the breed - he/she should be neutered/spayed. There is no real way of finding out if the papers are legit or not.
PLEASE have him neutered. Breeding males will spray and have to be confined in a cage. Your male will be happier as a neuter and so will you
And the only reason you should be breeding is to improve the breed - NOT because you have a purebred cat. Not every purebred cat has the quality to be a breeding cat.
You could probably call TICA etc etc a reputable registry and get more information there. 'papers' do not make a pet top quality. Stoli has papers, but isn't a show quality cat. he is pet quality - i mean i could show him with the breeders permission, but he doesn't meet all the requirements for the breed standard. He is not a moggy, but isn't a show quality RB, just a pet RB.
As long as all traces of spraying are removed with enzymatic cleaner a cat who used to spray will usually STOP spraying. It is no reason to get rid of a cat or put them to sleep. It is totally fixable. Diego will definitely be a lovey, happy cat once he's neutered. If you think he's that now, just wait until you neuter him........he'll be all over you!Originally Posted by urbantigers
Sorry to hear your kitty is unwell - sending healing vibest to him
That's not true. Sometimes when cats are neutered later in life and spraying has become a habit, they may not stop. But many do and if you get him done at about 8 months it's very unlikely he'll continue to spray (assuming he has started by then which he may not have). Whatever the situation, neutering him will only make him happier, less prone to wandering and fighting and more affectionate, regardless of how old he is. So please don't hesitate to neuter him even if you can't do it as soon as you'd like.
