Neuter cats are by far the most successful to have as pets; they grow far finer than males or females; they are also quieter and far more prone to stay at home.

They should be doctored at the age of six to ten months; it is better not before six or after ten months, although they can be operated upon younger. and much older, even up to three years of age.

Females can also be altered, but it is a more dangerous operation and not always successful.

Neuter cats can be exhibited, as there are separate classes provided for them at most of the shows, but they cannot compete for championships. Neuters, being of rather a lazy disposition, are apt to become too fat, so in feeding them after they are full grown, all cereals and fattening diets should be avoided, and after the age of three years, when they have become fully developed, very little food will be required to keep them sleek and fat; to over-fatten a cat is to make it unhealthy and shorten its life.