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Is my 2-year-old cat too old to be neutered? What about neglect?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 1 month old

Would it be too late for us to neuter our cat and would we be accused of animal neglect since he is 2 years old ?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 10th, 2017

Of course it's not too late to neuter Fluffy! You won't be accused of animal neglect for not doing it sooner, it's great that you want to have it done now. You can set up an appointment with your vet to have it done soon :-)

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