Neutering and spaying

This is absolutely essential for any animal not used for breeding and is best done between the ages of six to nine months. A British male can usually wait a little longer depending upon the time of year and development of the cat.

Neutering too early can stop the development of that nice big head a British cat should have.

Remember though, that an un-neutered tom can be a menace. He will wander off, get into fights, mark his territory or even have his mind so set on ideas of ‘love’ that he crosses a road and then is injured or killed.

It is equally cruel to keep an un-spayed female, when you do not wish to breed from her. A calling queen will wear herself down, lose a lot of weight and become thoroughly frustrated. Equally, there is no need for a neutered cat to become fat - it will only lead to heart failure and kidney problems and thereby shorten the cat’s life.

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