When to spay or neuter your cat

When should I spay or neuter my cat? This is one of the questions we get asked most often. 'When should I spay or neuter my cat?' can be quite a divisive question in the cat world. Over the years, some confusing theories and myths have taken hold, and that has led to many cat families encountering problems with their new kittens. Watch the video to get an experienced, evidence based view on when you should spay and neuter your kitten. Time Code Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:34 Male cats spraying and urine marking 1:15 Neutering too late may not stop the spraying or urine marking 2:08 Male cats have a surge in testosterone when they reach sexual maturity which often leads to aggression 2:43 The Myth: male cats don't grow as big 3:58 The Truth: neutering earlier does not lead to decreased growth 4:40 Spaying female cats: heat cycles 5:07 Calling - noise issues, urine marking and escape attempts 6:53 Health consequences of not spaying your female cat 7:25 Health issues: Pyometra or PYO 8:37 Health issues: mammary cancer 8:52 Health issues: unwanted pregnancy 10:12 When is the best age to spay or neuter your kitten? It also has some very cute kitten footage in! If you'd like more information, read our article which goes into even more detail: http://www.bombadillokittens.com/age-... You can also follow us on facebook for updates:   / thebombadillokittens   If you like beautiful kitten pictures you can find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bombadillok...