I'm a big believer in those hormones are there for a reason and removing them too early could cause more harm than good.
My thoughts exactly Sarah.. i personaly prefer is to hold off as long as possible. Chloe was spayed after her first heat. Malakai is still intact, he will be 2 at the end of April..i plan to have him fixed somewhere around then. Im really not in a rush to get it done, I am a responsible pet owner, hes not out wondering the streets looking for females, hes not agressive, and has not once lifted his leg indoors.