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91. Most males are ready for neutering at 6 months. I had one, though, that became

Tue Jun 3, 2014, 05:29 PM

Jun 2014

sexually mature a few days shy of 5 months. I took him in for neutering when that became obvious. They start spraying if you wait too long, and once that starts, it doesn't usually ever get completely cured!

When I took my precocious boy cat in for neutering, the vet was a bit surprised, but after checking him out, he agreed that it was time to get it done.

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Found this kitty meowing loudly behind my house. [View all] Lex May 2014 OP

Most red cats are male. LisaL May 2014 #1

Thanks. Lex May 2014 #3

You can try kitten milk (special milk for cats) if he won't eat wet food. LisaL May 2014 #5

You can also try a small jar of baby food - pureed chicken maybe? calimary May 2014 #32

Canned kitten food or baby food - chicken or turkey - or kitten milk Triana May 2014 #41

Huh. My cats always sleep with me--from kittenhood on. tblue37 Jun 2014 #88

Best option, IMO. Triana Jun 2014 #90

If one of my kitties neglects to join the others on the bed, I call her. tblue37 Jun 2014 #92

Stage 1 meat only. Avoid any baby food seasoned with garlic or onion, which GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #69

Good point. Onion and garlic are bad for dogs AND cats both. calimary May 2014 #73

Cats don't digest cow milk properly. Goat milk is good for them AikidoSoul May 2014 #65

so cute. :D I used Purina Kitten chow for my roguevalley May 2014 #70

As your kitten approaches maturity, start mixing adult food in with her tblue37 Jun 2014 #89

He is adorable, but clean those eyes. TexasTowelie May 2014 #2

Thanks. Lex May 2014 #4

And clean his little nose. savannah43 May 2014 #23

That is one beautiful kitty! CurtEastPoint May 2014 #6

I know. Amazing Lex May 2014 #11

Squee! shenmue May 2014 #7

Exactly. :) Lex May 2014 #12

Resistance is futile Le Taz Hot May 2014 #8

Good idea about the "training box" Lex May 2014 #10

See if you can find a stuffed animal for him. dixiegrrrrl May 2014 #46

Great idea about Lex May 2014 #50

We use play sand for kitty litter. It's cheaper, and has no sickening AikidoSoul May 2014 #67

Holy crap he is adorable! Arugula Latte May 2014 #9

I know they like to test for Feline Leukemia too. Lex May 2014 #13

Vet asap for distemper shot and FL testing and first shots. glinda May 2014 #61

lots of love demigoddess May 2014 #14

He's adorable - TBF May 2014 #15

He is so rotten cute. stage left May 2014 #16

He's beautiful! smallcat88 May 2014 #17

Thanks for that good advice about litter training. Lex May 2014 #22

excellent advice! LittleGirl May 2014 #42

He's adorable. How fortunate for you magical thyme May 2014 #18

He's a keeper! KT2000 May 2014 #19

M smallcat88 May 2014 #24

I edited my post KT2000 May 2014 #26

I never heard any of those smallcat88 May 2014 #28

The "M" has been on every tabby I've ever known. Most of which were short-haired. MrsMatt May 2014 #40

All tabby cats have the "M". GoCubsGo May 2014 #64

I was told that the M mark TexasProgresive May 2014 #34

The Madonna Mark hamsterjill May 2014 #82

You are a good soul... SoapBox May 2014 #20

That is a sweet baby LaurenG May 2014 #21

Don't forget to get him neutered well before the age of cat puberty eShirl May 2014 #25

Most males are ready for neutering at 6 months. I had one, though, that became tblue37 Jun 2014 #91

Beautiful kitty, glad he found you! Paper Roses May 2014 #27

Take it to the vet and get it check right away. dem in texas May 2014 #29

Yes, I'm at the edge of the woods and a stream just beyond. Just moved here Lex May 2014 #35

We have lots of wild life along with the copperheads too. dem in texas May 2014 #53

I would second that salib May 2014 #36

Yep, vet trip right away, and isolate from other pets until it's given a GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #43

How adorable. I've always loved marmalade cats. Rozlee May 2014 #30

thinking of keeping him? Skittles May 2014 #31

That cutie is a "Ginger Tom" - notice the "M" on his forehead? Divernan May 2014 #33

Nice. Thanks for that. Lex May 2014 #39

Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty, Little ball of fur! TexasProgresive May 2014 #37

I love that. :) Lex May 2014 #51

Definitely a keeper! WhiteTara May 2014 #38

What a little SQUEEEE you have! GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #44

YOU WON'T cynzke May 2014 #45

A few comments... the "M" means s/he will be a tabby (striped) cat. Flaxbee May 2014 #47

Tuna!!! Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #48

awesome mgcgulfcoast May 2014 #49

Has he defecated? Can he use a box? aquart May 2014 #52

Beautiful. Mis some dry food with 840high May 2014 #54

what an absolutely adorable baby!! thank you so much for rescuing this precious little being. niyad May 2014 #55

He's so cute! 11 years ago I found a screaming kitten in my backyard... Hun Joro May 2014 #56

He's adorable!! Solly Mack May 2014 #57

I adopted an alleycat kitten. NutmegYankee May 2014 #58

He's cutness BrotherIvan May 2014 #59

Such an adorable baby! Brigid May 2014 #60

new cat (what to do?) padruig May 2014 #62

Dab some food above his mouth. Festivito May 2014 #63

An answered cry for help! Iwillnevergiveup May 2014 #66

Cute! If they get too loud, you can always put them on "mewt" :) tofuandbeer May 2014 #68

Irresistibly adorable! JNelson6563 May 2014 #71

I found my cat Smokey the same way. obxhead May 2014 #72

what a darling baby kitten !!! trueblue2007 May 2014 #74

**** UPDATE **** Lex May 2014 #75

Nemo has a beatific smile! marzipanni May 2014 #76

I couldn't believe Lex May 2014 #77

I love him! Arugula Latte May 2014 #80

Awwww- what a lovable little guy. myrna minx May 2014 #81

What a handsome boy! Le Taz Hot May 2014 #83

He is a beauty. LisaL May 2014 #86

OMG how adorable Sweet Freedom May 2014 #87

Keeper! Baitball Blogger May 2014 #78

a good kitten food has all the heaven05 May 2014 #79

All I can say is SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MadrasT May 2014 #84

He looks old enough to eat solids.... AnneD May 2014 #85