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[Roxter79]

How much would it be to neuter my cat Captian Jack? He's a little over a year and he's spraying. We'll have to get rid of him maybe.

 

[Pam]

IF I recall correctly it's around $75.00-$100.00 but I'm sure the fee varies from one vet to another, as well as geographic location.

Your best bet would be to call some local vets for a price.

 

[MizlurksaLot]

Originally posted by Roxter79
How much would it be to neuter my cat? He's a little over a year and he's spraying. We'll have to get rid of him maybe.

What's sad is that the longer you wait to have a pet neutered (I'm not judging here, I don't know your circumstances), the less likely it is that they'll stop spraying. That being said, I don't know about the cost - every vet is usually different. My vet is $65 for a male (neuter), and $85 for a female (spay). Then there is also all the fees for stitches, shots, boarding etc. I have a female cat, but if I remember correctly I paid about $180 dollars when I got her fixed about a year ago. My advice is to call your vet and ask about the cost - call around if you have to. I hope everything works out for you and your kitty - Good luck

 

[chell]

Contact your local humane society to see if they offer coupons. The one here does to make it more affordable.

 

[monkeyboy]

 

[Crankyshank]

Check with your vet - the price varies quite a bit. Anywhere from $50 -$200 around here.

Because you waited so long to neuter him, he might not stop spraying. I'm confused why you would have to get rid of him?

 

[02bBarbie]

well Crankyshank, let me answer that

Because it appears that the OP sees pets as disposable

She was lax in getting the animal neutered in a timely manner so therefore, if the cat still sprays even after being neutered, you can pretty much guarantee it's a death sentence for the cat

 

[katerkat]

Even if they spray, it's not too late! My Tycho was adopted as a young adult. He sprayed a bit, got neutered, sprayed once more (when we moved, to mark the new house ) and now he's fine. The last three moves he hasn't sprayed anything.

 

[MizlurksaLot]

Originally posted by 02bBarbie
well Crankyshank, let me answer that

Because it appears that the OP sees pets as disposable

She was lax in getting the animal neutered in a timely manner so therefore, if the cat still sprays even after being neutered, you can pretty much guarantee it's a death sentence for the cat

OK, lets try not to be judgmental here please . I completely agree that spraying is not a reason to get rid of an animal. My older cat was spraying for a while because, I brought a new cat (a foundling) into the house, and I'd never get rid of him because of it - unfortunately some people just can't handle it . As for the OP being "lax" - you don't know the situation. For example, both of my cats were found when they were over 6 months/close to a year (the older one, the male, was about 7-9 months. The younger one, the female, was 10-13 months), so getting them fixed by six months was impossible. Also, if you look at the OP's profile, she's pretty young, it may not have been her choice to wait to get him fixed, and it may not be her choice whether or not they get rid of him!

 

[Roxter79]

What is OP?

I meant we'd have to get rid of Captian Jack if he continues to spray , or we can't afford to fix him. [we don't have a lot of money] I love Captian Jack and I'd never want to get rid of him.

 

[lisajl]

Roxter,
Please get your kitty neutered. The vet I work for charges $85, but your pet also needs a rabies shot to be at the clinic.
Just in case, kitty decides to bite us!

Check with your local Humane Society, ours charges about $50 and does not make you get a rabies shot.

Check around and get it done quickly.

Good luck..
Lisajl

 

[Roxter79]

Thanks. I think we are going to try and take him Saturday the soonest

 

[MizlurksaLot]

Originally posted by Roxter79
What is OP?

I meant we'd have to get rid of Captian Jack if he continues to spray , or we can't afford to fix him. [we don't have a lot of money] I love Captian Jack and I'd never want to get rid of him.

OP= Original Poster

I hope you don't have to give him up. I'm sure you do love him. Check with your local Humane Society. Ours used to offer free spay/neutering, but they stopped doing that. Maybe yours does it, or at least they can offer you some discount coupons or something. I can totally sympathize with not having a lot of money, but sometimes proper pet care can be quite expensive.

 

[Roxter79]

Originally posted by 02bBarbie
well Crankyshank, let me answer that

Because it appears that the OP sees pets as disposable

She was lax in getting the animal neutered in a timely manner so therefore, if the cat still sprays even after being neutered, you can pretty much guarantee it's a death sentence for the cat

That's not very nice. I do not see my cat as disposible. I picked him out I picked his name and I love him. Why did you come off and say that. There's not a death sentence for my cat. If worst comes to worst I'll give him to the animal shelter my boyfirned works for and visit him there.

 

[Roxter79]

It will be a week or so before we can do it Poor Captian Jack

 

[Dan Murphy]

Don't let the beaters get you down, Sam, naysayers always have a comment of sorts to make. And don't worry, Captain jack will be just fine. He'll do great, you'll see. Good to hear.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I have been checking into neutering my new puppy, and I have found there are lots of discount animal birth control clinics that do them inexpensively... A cat spay at one I am going to use is just $20, neuter is just $15. Its a non-profit organization. CHeck with your vet about similar ones in your area (we've always used discount non profit places to spay and neuter ours)

 

[Lanshark]

Call your vet and tell them the situation. Ask them what their price for neutering is and if it's too much ask who in the area does low cost spay/neutering. It may take a few phone calls but you may find something you can afford or someone who will take payments. If you are close to any major universities with Vet schools they also do these procedures at a very reduced rate.

 

[Chadsgirl44]

Yes! Get your cat neutered!! But I know of a product called Feliway that might help as well. Go to their web site at www.Feliway.com and see if this might be a solution AFTER you have you cat neutered.

 

[Roxter79]

Thank you very much Dan, and everyone else