Veterinarians recommend spaying or neutering healthy cats at 6 weeks old. Various studies have shown that fixing cats that are less than 6 months old don’t increase their risks of developing physical or behavior problems. Spaying and neutering at an early age may even prevent the development of behavioral problems. However, spaying or neutering can be done in cats of any age. There are certain hormone-fueled behaviors that may be reduced or eliminated when cats are fixed. This is true even with older cats.
While spaying or neutering can change or eliminate certain behaviors that are fueled by sex hormones, the procedures don’t cause any change in the cat’s basic personality, save for male cats tending to be more docile after being neutered. Their activity levels, playfulness, and personality don’t change following the surgical procedure.
If you have questions and concerns about spaying or neutering, do talk to your veterinary clinic Burlington, ON.
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