I actually have a few related questions. I am 22 and a first time cat owner. It's come time for my adorable kitten Erwin Schrodinger to get neutered and possibly declawed. I'm living in NYC and am fairly clueless. I don't even know about how much each of these procedures should cost. I don't want to be cheap and risk his health, but I also don't want to pay through the nose, just because it's 'the city.' Basically, I'm looking for a competent, but mid-range vet recommendation, and an estimate about what is an appropriate cost for neutering alone and neutering/declawing. Could you guys help me out? Thanks!
posted by amileighs on Feb 23, 2007 - 46 answers

Why are so many purported "animal lovers" pro-spaying/neutering? [more inside]
posted by archagon on Dec 8, 2006 - 30 answers

Is having "blood work" done to insure a dog is healthy enough to go under anesthesia a traditional and necessary part of having him neutered or did I just fall victim to the veterinary equivalent of "your air filter is dirty, do you want us to go ahead and replace it"? [more inside]
posted by The Gooch on Oct 9, 2006 - 11 answers

What to do about a cat that can't be spayed? [more inside]
posted by zadcat on May 21, 2006 - 6 answers