Hi
I'm feeding a stray tom cat, who appears intact. He's getting gradually more and more comfortable with us, even coming into the house for food and strokes. Thats such a surprise as our dog keeps trying to chase him off, and our two cats are not impressed either. I really thought that he would be an outdoor cat, but he's way braver then I thought xoxo
Anyway, I want him neutured (spayed?). He appears to be young, and healthy. He has plenty of energy - comes to be fed a couple of times a day, and roams outside for the rest of the day. He is still very very thin - you can see an obvious dip in his belly between his ribs and his hips, and all the bones in his body are easily felt. He is fed a good quality dried cat food plus wet food daily - as much as he can eat, - which is more then I've ever seen any other kitty eat. It doesn't look like his weight will increase to a healthy level fast - he never stays still!
Is it safe to have him neutured if he is a little underweight? I'm hoping to take him in three to four weeks time.
I have a very good vet, who won't operate if he is worried - but I don't want to put myself and new cat through the stress of a vets visit until I'm sure he'll be ok.
I'm feeding a stray tom cat, who appears intact. He's getting gradually more and more comfortable with us, even coming into the house for food and strokes. Thats such a surprise as our dog keeps trying to chase him off, and our two cats are not impressed either. I really thought that he would be an outdoor cat, but he's way braver then I thought xoxo
Anyway, I want him neutured (spayed?). He appears to be young, and healthy. He has plenty of energy - comes to be fed a couple of times a day, and roams outside for the rest of the day. He is still very very thin - you can see an obvious dip in his belly between his ribs and his hips, and all the bones in his body are easily felt. He is fed a good quality dried cat food plus wet food daily - as much as he can eat, - which is more then I've ever seen any other kitty eat. It doesn't look like his weight will increase to a healthy level fast - he never stays still!
Is it safe to have him neutured if he is a little underweight? I'm hoping to take him in three to four weeks time.
I have a very good vet, who won't operate if he is worried - but I don't want to put myself and new cat through the stress of a vets visit until I'm sure he'll be ok.