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OHbaby! Forums : To neuter or not!? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:47:16 +0000 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:35:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33443 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : oh and no spraying never has,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089754&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089754 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 33443
Posted: 06 July 2010 at 7:35pm

oh and no spraying never has, and he is still very much a momma's boy, he loves grooming her and cuddling up for the night]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:35:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089754&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089754 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : we wanted to keep our boy as a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089751&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089751 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 33443
Posted: 06 July 2010 at 7:34pm

we wanted to keep our boy as a stud cat but he got too big, and the bet said the only option to stop him growing was to neuter him. against our choice but watching him get bigger and bigger each day wasnt very fun. so at 6months old; 40cm long shoulder to rump, and 25cm high paw to front shoulder and 8kg, he got the snip.

here he is at 4 months old

now he is a happy almost 3 yr old and is 9kg at his last vet check up. hes all fur, skin and bones though, if he puts weight on to not be underweight be should weigh 11kg.

only neagative was he never got to finish growing properly, so his little feet are still too big, so he runs and trips up

so funny too see but stops him getting birds without a silly bell.

his mum that bred him is a tortise shell and equally as fluffy, but only a slight 6kg and 'normal' cat size, his dad was a short hair solid grey stud.

i do

my big boy]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:34:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089751&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089751 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : I would say definitely. We got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089715&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089715 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 33443
Posted: 06 July 2010 at 7:04pm

I would say definitely. We got our two from someone with a female cat and if we hadnt taken them they would have been put down. Our two have been neutered.]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:04:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089715&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089715 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : Hello!! Not sure if you ended...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089618&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089618 Author: kelzie_rose
Subject: 33443
Posted: 06 July 2010 at 6:00pm

Hello!! Not sure if you ended up desexing your cat or not, but as someone who works for an SPCA branch, please PLEASE desex your cat!! We get approx 60 felines in everyday, a bit more over summer!!]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:00:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1089618&title=to-neuter-or-not#1089618 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : It's a no brainer. For his...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1031604&title=to-neuter-or-not#1031604 Author: Blankney94
Subject: 33443
Posted: 18 May 2010 at 12:04am

It's a no brainer. For his welfare it is better to neuter him. He will be less inclined to wander, fight and spray. In general he will have a better quality of life.

Oh and it will help reduce the number of unwanted kittens that are born without enough people to adopt them.

]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 00:04:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1031604&title=to-neuter-or-not#1031604 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : lizzle wrote:TBH i think people...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1031397&title=to-neuter-or-not#1031397 Author: Staffylicious
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 9:14pm

lizzle wrote:

TBH i think people who don't have their cats spayed or neutered (unless breeding0 are irresponsible.

I agree 100% with this comment.

Contact your local vet, mine does it from 5 months of age, best thing for him

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 21:14:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1031397&title=to-neuter-or-not#1031397 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : Yep, I agree, a no-brainer. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1031133&title=to-neuter-or-not#1031133 Author: queenbean
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 7:27pm

Yep, I agree, a no-brainer.

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 19:27:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1031133&title=to-neuter-or-not#1031133 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : TBH i think people who don't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030895&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030895 Author: lizzle
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 5:03pm

TBH i think people who don't have their cats spayed or neutered (unless breeding0 are irresponsible.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 17:03:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030895&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030895 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : a yes from me too, once we got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030828&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030828 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 4:20pm

a yes from me too, once we got our male cat fixed he stopped spraying, thank goodness for that!

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 16:20:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030828&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030828 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : the one and only male cat that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030808&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030808 Author: Chickaboo
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 4:11pm

the one and only male cat that we left it too late to fix ran away - he was such a cool cat as well - so if you want to keep him and not stink out your whole house and property I would say definately fix him.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 16:11:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030808&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030808 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : No brainer at all - hell yes get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030565&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030565 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 1:48pm

No brainer at all - hell yes get him desexed NOW.

This is the reason why EVERYONE should get their cats desexed

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.aspx?id=273669]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 13:48:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030565&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030565 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : Ewww after listeing to 2 cats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030558&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030558 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 1:45pm

Ewww after listeing to 2 cats "doing" it outside my house the other night for over an hour (It was soooo loud) I'd say hell yes!]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 13:45:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030558&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030558 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : He needs the chop! - Safer and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030506&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030506 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 1:17pm

He needs the chop!

- Safer and less likely to wander, get hit by a car
- No spraying
- No more unwanted kittens]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 13:17:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030506&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030506 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : I agree with what others have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030456&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030456 Author: lil_lease
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 12:49pm

I agree with what others have said above. Unless you are planning to breed, I would get the male chopped, and if the female hasnt been already, you should get her done as well. Just so you dont get a litter of suprise kittens.
I think that 6 months is the reccommended age to have it done, for both male and female cats.

Just my opinion

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 12:49:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030456&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030456 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : He'll spray if you don't...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030416&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030416 Author: High9
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 12:21pm

He'll spray if you don't and possibly pick fights with other 'tom' cats in the neighbourhood.

I agree with Amybaby there are so many unwanted kittens as a result of not. Your cat might be the male but the owner of the female might not want the kittens.

My female cat came from the SPCA as a 5 week old kitten that had been dumped in the Hutt River in a plastic rubbish bag in a cardboard box. She was the only kitten to survive

I have 6 cats though, 3 females and 3 males and all are speyed/neutered. All brothers and sisters bar the one above. I have a lot of friends who don't get it done and they're lucky my gran and I love cats! ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 12:21:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030416&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030416 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : No brainer really, unless you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030371&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030371 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:53am

No brainer really, unless you plan to breed then going for the chop is the only option - its a far easier op getting neutered than female spaying.

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:53:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030371&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030371 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : My first cat was a vicious little...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030367&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030367 Author: Jelly
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:49am

My first cat was a vicious little bastard until he was neutered. Now he's the biggest wet blanket you'll ever meet. It's like he doesn't know how to use his claws. You can do anything to that cat and the most you'll get is a growl, maybe a hiss and he'll pretend to bite you. It's adorable, he'll put his mouth over you and breathe really heavily. What a threat

Second cat is female, so not relevant. Third cat is male, also a mean little thing. A few times he really seriously hurt my older male, then we got him fixed and he's bearable now. TBH most of the time I don't like him, but he's not a bad cat anymore.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:49:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030367&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030367 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : The vet also told me that male...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030302&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030302 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:22am

The vet also told me that male cats that have been speyed are less likely to go wandering ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:22:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030302&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030302 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : Apparently tom cats smell if they're...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030298&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030298 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:21am

Apparently tom cats smell if they're not neutered too.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:21:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030298&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030298 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : My cat is nuetered and he is a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030297&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030297 Author: Nutella
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:21am

My cat is nuetered and he is a lovely cat, most people who meet him remember him and ask after him coz he is such an affectionate cat. Maybe he was just a cute cat to start with tho haha! ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:21:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030297&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030297 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : Yep, I agree it is a no brainer...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030291&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030291 Author: Red
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:19am

Yep, I agree it is a no brainer really. Tom cats are gross and there are enough unwanted kittens out there as it is!]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:19:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030291&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030291 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : If hes an inside cat it is up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030289&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030289 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:19am

If hes an inside cat it is up to you. (I would do it just to stop the spraying and if he becomes more docile then it is all good) If he is an outside cat then I think the responsible thing is to get him done. Not only for the excess kitten population but Feline AIDS is big in NZ. He can contract it not just from sex but fighting and that will dramatically shorten his life. If he is the kids cat then a longer life is probably better. Neutered males are normally less prone to fighting so you win on both the ways they can contract it by neutering. ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:19:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030289&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030289 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : cool... i had forgot about the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030282&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030282 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:18am

cool... i had forgot about the spraying thing...

i have two cats - one was a stray from the kindy. i got her as a not quite weaned kitten at the beginning of the first term and the two cats are very funny together.. they sleep together and play well but i was worried what would happen when the girl got to "that" age!

amybaby not preachy, much appreciated... oh and good luck with the labour! may 10 would have been a good day for a baby but being late is fine too... just ask my three LOL!]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:18:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030282&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030282 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : It is a no brainer, just do it,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030279&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030279 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:17am

It is a no brainer, just do it, otherwise there will be kittens galore. There are so many kittens that get put down every week in this country

I have neutered three male cats and none of them changed at all in personality.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:17:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030279&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030279 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : I have fairly strong opinions...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030271&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030271 Author: NZ-rules
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:13am

I have fairly strong opinions on this so hope that doesn't come across as preachy!! I think every cat should be neutered/speyed. There are so many unwanted kittens out there (just visit your local SPCA in the kitten season!), and even if owners find homes for their cat's litter, that decreases the number of potential owners who will go to the SPCA. I especially disagree with letting female cats have a litter before getting them speyed, as there is no need... but that wasn't your question!

We have a beautiful (5.5kg!!) male cat who we got when he was 3 years old from the SPCA. He is neutered and has a lovely nature - very cuddly, never sprays... he can be a bit of a neighbourhood bully, but I think he'd be that way regardless. Neutering your kitty will mellow him a bit and stop him wandering the neighbourhood looking for potential mates, getting into scraps and feeling the need to spray to mark his territory, so I think it's a no brainer. Hope that helps!!

Best of luck with your fur-baby.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:13:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030271&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030271 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : YES.....Toms are gross once they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030265&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030265 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:09am

YES.....Toms are gross once they start spraying so get it done ASAP

Plus you won't be adding to the unwanted kitten population.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:09:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030265&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030265 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : Yep I would do it - male cats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030260&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030260 Author: Bel
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:07am

Yep I would do it - male cats can get dominant and territorial... ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:07:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030260&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030260 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : It will change his personality,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030245&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030245 Author: kellie
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:02am

It will change his personality, he would probally be a lot more docile.
But if you don't there is a huge chance he will spray all over the house to mark his territory

]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:02:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030245&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030245 <![CDATA[To neuter or not!? : So for the first time i have a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030240&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030240 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 33443
Posted: 17 May 2010 at 11:00am

So for the first time i have a male cat. The kids got him for Christmas and called him Azrak. He is a lovely big cat...

Anyway i dont know if i should get him fixed... Will it change him?

Whats the pros and cons or is it a no brainer and i should just do it...?

Any thoughts appreciated please.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33443&PID=1030240&title=to-neuter-or-not#1030240