Thank you everyone for all of your helpful comments, mum feels more reassured now!

@Cat_Fred_ That age is fine. You don’t want him to start spraying. Most rescue groups in US do it at 4lbs. There is a blood test they can do right before a neuter that tests whether they are safe to be under anesthesia. You can have that done to give you extra peace of mind.

@Claire32424758 Yeah and I’m noticing just these past few weeks his play is becoming a bit more aggressive with my other (male, neutered) cat and he’s mounting his back, so I think it’s time!

@Cat_Fred_ 5 months for him, he was nervous too. The harder part was stopping him from jumping and climbing afterwards. Didn't appear to phase his energy

@telliabear Yep! Cedric got done in December 2021 and he kept climbing the Christmas tree afterwards, we ended up having to take it down in case he burst his stitches 😂

@Cat_Fred_ Cal your vet for proper advice.

@louisa_oeffling Vet said 5 months should be fine, he just still seems like a baby though 😥

@Cat_Fred_ You’re about 3-4 months late. Fred will be fine. I love tuxedos.

@bchoward123 5 months is the earliest any of our local vet surgeries would do and he’s getting it done at 5 months and 1 day!

@Cat_Fred_ When I fostered kittens, they did it at 2 pounds, about 2-3 months old .. when you do it young, you’ll heal better too 😸🙌🏼❣️ you’ll bounce right back

@Cat_Fred_ My boy Bertram just got neutered on September 14th and he was born April 4th. He did great even the day of surgery he came home like nothing happened 😺

@Cat_Fred_ That's the right time.

@Cat_Fred_ Neutering males can lead to urinary tract problems and obesity. Think carefully before you decide to go ahead.

@Cat_Fred_ Our cats were always six months old. Maybe you can wait one more month?

@Cat_Fred_ @MewllerRobert Simply ask vet for right age to neuter.

@Cat_Fred_ You'll be fine, Fred! 🐈‍⬛❤️

@Cat_Fred_ I've heard 6 months. When a male cat is neutered too early they can get urinary blockages later. Check with your vet. It may depend upon their individual physical development.

@Cat_Fred_ We have rescued cats and the younger ones, male and female, we fix around 5-6 months before they (the males) start spraying, because once they start it will never stop.

@Cat_Fred_ Well, I’ve had rescues, so they usually came to me as already neutered. One kitty I had to have done - he was six months old when I got him and hadn’t been neutered yet. I think 5-6 months is the usual range.

@Cat_Fred_ From what I’ve heard, it’s less a traumatic procedure than when a female is spayed.