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Is it safe for my cat to get neutered and vaccinated together?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 21 days old | 8 lbs

I want to give more info on a question i just asked. Harley has a appointment tomorrow morning to be nutered at a low cost clinic they ssid he could be vaccinated the same time I think it will be too much for him what do you think?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on October 4th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I think this would be ok. In general, it is better to space it out just because both of these procedures (neuter surgery and vaccines) can result in complications or side effects, often times we do them close to each other or at the same time due to logistics and most cats do just fine. Good luck and have a great night!

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