[Pixall]

What sorts of things should I ask the vet beforehand or talk to him about? I am a raw feeder, so I know I can probably expect a lecture there, LOL. I also subscribe to the minimalistic vaccine school of thought, so there is that. But what questions about the procedure should I be sure to ask him?

 

[marie73]

I have little girls, and they were fine afterwards. Here are a few threads from other worried members with little boys, maybe they'll answer your questions and reassure you.

http://www.catforum.com/forum/38-health-nutrition/144924-15-week-cat-getting-neutered.html

http://www.catforum.com/forum/38-health-nutrition/137853-neutering-questions.html


http://www.catforum.com/forum/38-health-nutrition/148688-malto-just-got-neutered-what-do-i-do.html

 

[Pixall]

LOL, no you misunderstand, I am asking if there is anything I should ask while deciding WHICH vet will do the surgery. I am thinking about just getting him a vasectomy, that way his growth plates close properly due to still having some hormones. But if I did that would he still have a higher chance of spraying?

 

[Dominoes]

LOL, no you misunderstand, I am asking if there is anything I should ask while deciding WHICH vet will do the surgery. I am thinking about just getting him a vasectomy, that way his growth plates close properly due to still having some hormones. But if I did that would he still have a higher chance of spraying?

I've read a bit about vasectomies before I got Voldie neutered and the answers is (most likely) yes: having a vasectomy means that the hormones won't change at all, only that he'll be unable of umpregnating females in heat. There's a chance he'll start spraying (not sure how old he is at the moment, though) and displaying tomcat behaviour (heightened aggressive, trying to roam, looking for females in estrust, etc.)

I would, however, recommend waiting a couple months longer if you're worried about his growth? (I only got my kitten done at around 7 months old and he's just fine).

 

[spotty cats]

Vasectomised boys are just like stud boys. They are kept just like studs, and will spray, may yodel etc.

I wouldn't worry about his size, I get my kittens done at 10 weeks and they grow to a fine size. The Winn Foundation study found those desexed young grow bigger, taller and longer than those fixed later.

 

[Pixall]

Exactly. I want him to be a natural size for him. Not larger because he got snipped. :/ But it is looking like snipping him is really the only reasonable option.

 

[Pixall]

He has an appointment for 8AM tomorrow. NOW I am getting nervous. I know he will be fine, but he is my BABY. Bottle fed him from day 3!