As the campaign name suggests, it is Feline Fix BY Five! Whenever it happens; as long as it happens
before five months of age. While many rescue organizations have embraced pediatric sterilization. many
private practice veterinarians have not. Too many people still believe the old myths, and support the
outdated standard of waiting until at least SIX months or worse—after they’ve had a litter of kittens. Our
understanding about animal health and science has changed—and our message should too.
We want the public to hear resounding agreement throughout the veterinary community. Wether they
are fixed at two pounds, three months, or 16 weeks — every cat should be fixed by five months

Again we want folks to know they should fix BY five months. And for veterinarians who have been
pushing the outdated information about fixing at or after six months, five isn’t too big a step-but it is a
step tn the right direction. Even one month will prevent countless litters from being born.

The more organizations who adopt this language. the more pressure there will on the veterinary
community to change. By educating the public about the benefits of spay/neuter, and emphasizing the
right time for surgery. we are changing the landscape for all pets.

Promote Feline Fix by five! Endorse the campaign, then add our logo to your website and share our
resources with your clients. Then encourage your veterinary providers to do the same. Veterinarians who
support Feline Fix by Five can join our provider list here http://www.felinefixbyfive.org/veterinarian-signup