A lot of things effect the growth process, the sex hormones are only a small part. I'd rather neuter my dog and cats young to prevent both behavioral problems, medical problems when they're older, and the possibility of unwanted puppies (there is always a possibility with an unaltered pet, even when the owner is being as careful as can be).
I've seen the exact opposite with my animals. All of mine were spayed or neutered early with the exception of Charlie. (I got him neutered 4 days after I got him though.)Originally Posted by Scooby4
Charlie is a major marker. I can't take him anywhere because he marks on everything. It took awhile for me to be able to trust him in the house. I kept him tied to me or crated until I could trust him. We've never had any problems with any of the others.
Charlie can also be a bit nippy. I have to muzzle him to clip his toenails. He was a lot worse when we got him though, now he's not too bad. All the others are fine, they've never nipped at anyone.
My cats have all been spayed/neutered young too. I've had no problems with any of them. As for the sagging females I think it has to do with more the cats genetic make-up. Raisin is saggy, but she is a maine coon mix, she's a big cat by nature. Sundae on the other hand is a petite cat and she doesn't sag, she's just a small girl. As for my boys, Oliver is 12 lbs and looks perfect, he's a pretty average sized cat. Kit is a very lean, slick cat. Jimmy is my monster of a boy, he's a 17 lb. orange tabby. He's not overweight by any means, he's just a naturally large cat and he too sags.
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