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From: tjj@ssc-vax.UUCP (T J Jardine)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: When to spay?
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Date: Wed, 18-Jan-84 15:43:10 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 18 15:43:10 1984
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We have had one or more cats as pets for the past twenty years.  We
currently have six, all spayed, three females and three males.  The
advice we have received most consistently from Veterinarians is to
wait until the kitten has attained its full growth, usually at about
one year.  Kittens we have had spayed before then seem to remain
smaller in size and don't develop the same amount of strength as those
we have had spayed after one year.  The quality of their coat of fur
also seems to be affected.  I understand what you will go through
with a six month old kitten, but particularly if it's your only one
you will be much happier putting up with the few days to a week and
a half (at most) of meowing and other antics.

Ted Jardine
TJ (with Amazing Grace) The Piper
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