Is it haram to neuter a cat in Islam?

Hygiene and neutering They are thought to be ritually clean, and are thus allowed to enter homes and even mosques, including Masjid al-Haram. Most, however, maintain that neutering cats is allowed “if there is some benefit in neutering the cat and if that will not cause its death”.

Is there an alternative to neutering a male cat?

There is NO alternative to neutering. If not neutered, yes, he will spray urine all over the house marking his territory for one. If you are cruel enough to let him outdoors, he will propagate many unwanted kittens.

What happens if male cats are not neutered?

If that happens without your cat being “fixed” you could be facing roaming issues, which may include your baby not returning home at all. If they do come home, they may come home pregnant, or may come home only after impregnating another cat.

How much does it cost to neuter a cat?

Private vets cost anywhere from $200–$400 for a spay/neuter procedure. You also have the option to bring your kitty to a lower-cost clinic. These are typically run by nonprofits and all surgeries are performed by licensed veterinarians. You’ll probably take your cat home the same day they receive treatment.

When Should male cats be neutered?

Ideally, you should have your kitten neutered around puberty; in male cats, this is between six to twelve months old. Male cats tend to reach sexual maturity, and therefore begin looking for a mate, between seven and twelve months old. Neutering can be done successfully from as young as three months.

Do all male cats spray?

Both male and female cats can spray. Unneutered male cats are the most likely to mark. They also have the strongest smelling urine. About 5\% of neutered females and 10\% of neutered males continue urine marking after they’ve been fixed.

Do cats change when they get neutered?

Neutering changes his appearance. Your cat will look different because his testicles will no longer be present. If the absence of these organs is a cosmetic problem for you, discuss testicular implants with your veterinarian. Neutering may cause weight gain.

Is it permissible to neuter a cat in Islam?

Sunni Islam There’s online fatawa which indicate neutering a cat is permissible if it will not harm the animal: Islam Q&A (Salafi), Mufti Online (Hanafi), Ask Imam (Hanafi), Seekers Hub (Hanafi), and EShakyh.com (when asked about a female cat). However, Islam Q&A points out a difference of opinion about castration of animals within Sunni Islam:

Is it permissible to castrate an animal?

They said: It is permissible to castrate those whose meat is eaten when they are young, but it is haraam in other cases. It is haraam as long as it harms the animal I believe we have anesthesia for animals thus no harm and after neutering/spaying the animal is much relaxed, healthy and playful.

Is it haraam to spay/neuter an animal?

It is haraam as long as it harms the animal I believe we have anesthesia for animals thus no harm and after neutering/spaying the animal is much relaxed, healthy and playful. Secondly humans and animals both are relaxed after that.

Is it permissible to neuter one’s pet or domestic animals?

So, all the above arguments and reasoning should repel any doubts regarding this issue, and, hence, neutering one’s pet or domestic animals is permissible (halal), and this should be done in a way that would cause them no or minimum pain or harm. Hope this clears your doubts. Wal-salam alaykum wa-rahmat Allah.