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Sir- Pinkerton- Tibbert

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Barked: Fri Aug 21, '09 10:18am PST 
I am bring home my Maine Coon kitten next month. Ive heard the longer you wait to neuter them the better because they mature so much slower then other breeds and dont obtain full size until age 4-5. A lot of places recommend spaying/neutering around 6 months, but Ive heard some people with Maine Coons wait until around 9 months. I dont want him to be spraying around my house, but I also want to make sure he has matured enough before I neuter him and I dont want to stunt his growth any. Any suggestions on the best age to do this for a purebread Maine Coon?
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Scipio

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Barked: Wed Sep 23, '09 8:37am PST 
I have read that it is easier to neuter a younger kitten. I got my babies when they were already a year and a half old, and I was told they were neutered when they were 5 months old. They seem fine, and have no problems.
If you are concerned try neutering him around 7-8 months. Even though maine coons are slow maturing, I think they still reach their puberty at around the same age as most other kittens.
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