Posted by ashnzade on January 07, 2003 at 22:34:01:
In Reply to: Question about male bengals and their sexual maturity posted by kittensmom on January 07, 2003 at 20:16:55:
:Can male bengals be sexually mature as early as 4 months? I just got a male bengal to be a companion to my female DSH. She is almost 7 months and ironically, scheduled to be altered at the end of this week. I was under the impression that my bengal boy would not be sexually mature yet, but today they have been displaying sexual activity. I don't know whether they are physically able to accomplish this since the male is significantly smaller then the female. I'm wondering if it is possible for her to become pregnant, and how early pregnancy can be detected in cats. I have them separated for now and intend to consult my vet first thing in the morning, but I was hoping someone could give me some insight!
I am not certain if male bengals become sexually mature any earlier than any other breed, but if it were me, I would consider getting him neutered real soon. If he is displaying sexual interest, then his hormones are starting to kick in and you certainly do not want him to start spraying or exhibiting other undesirable behaviour. If your vet does not want to do the neutering at this age, check around. Early spay neuter is actually fairly common and you shouldn't have a problem finding a vet who will do this for you.
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