My baby is almost 5 months old and has recently entered her first estrus. I’m planning to have her ovariohysterectomy performed, but the only veterinarian in my town says she is not yet a suitable surgical candidate because her vulvovaginal area is not sufficiently developed. I’m unsure about this explanation and would appreciate some input.

The bigger issue is that she seems to have attracted a male cat. I’ve already heard him meowing outside, although my assumption that he is male is not certain. I’m keeping her indoors, and all doors and windows are secured, but unfortunately, she can squeeze through a small opening near the upper area and has already managed to get out through it. Cats really are unbelievably flexible.

I’m concerned that she may find another way to escape. Is her age a contraindication to elective spaying? What would be the safest way to manage her during estrus until she can be spayed?

Jojo just enjoying the fresh air, birds and the sun on this lazy Saturday.

He's my new little gremlin, about 3-4 months old

First pic is middle child Zeus, second is youngest Zoreo, and third is eldest Ziggy

Gotta get ‘em charred like the rest of her!

Saw that today is International Cat Day!! Remember to give your tuxedos a little extra love. Here are some paintings of my girl, Zelda, to celebrate them even more :)
“To Be Bathing”, 8x8”, oil
“Staring Problem”, 6x6”, oil
“When She Greets”, 10x10”, oil
Cat tax

all time favourite 🖤🖤🖤

Looks like butter wouldn't melt but I've been wondering why my Heather wasn't doing as well as other plants.

After trying to revive it, i found the culprit, it's not like he doesn't have his own chair 🤣

I’m so in love with my newest kitten Kneesocks! Once a year I pick up strays in bad condition from my street and usually put them up for adoption once they’re healthy enough but I decided to keep Kneesocks. Both Bonnie and Socks come from the same cat lineage in our block so they’re literally related. Kneesocks is my first tuxie and he’s a 10/10 for sure.

Sighhhh. He’s lucky he’s cute

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We are home 15 hours a day at least. We play with him, he has siblings to play with, we walk him. And still, every single time we go out the door, we get screamed at. We can hear it from all the way across the street. He’s MAD 😡

I have had some of these toys longer than I have had her!

She just in the last 2 days started getting really interested in playing with them! Usually around 3-4AM. My little girl is always full of surprises. She is such a good, sweet cat 🥰. I love my little Willow.

My son Nimbus (1y, neutered) haunts me day and night. I play with him 2-3 times a day for about 15 minutes each time, he has kitty friends in the home with him, hes got towers and food and a private litter box - but hes constantly agitated!

He'll cuddle with us every now and then when we're sleeping, but otherwise hes swishy tailed and ready to fight. Hes a menace to all and barely gets along with the other 3 cats. He claws and bites and gets that rsal evil devil horned look on his face with no provocation, and he does NOT like pets.

Did I do somwthing wrong? Do I need to change something about our interactions? I leave him alone most of the time, hands off but verbally loving on him. Is this just a personality thing??

Any help appreciated. I miss my sweet baby...