Look, i'm sorry for all the questions on cats, but should I get my kitten neutered? Will it make any changes in his personality? Will he be less affectionate?
2006-08-20 23:38:46 · 25 answers · asked by 619_Princess 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
YES i WILL GET HIM NUTERED THANX 4 THE ADVICE.
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2006-08-20 23:46:13 · update #1
Unless you want to have him father pedigree cats, by all means, have him fixed.
Mine became more affectionate and playful after I had him neutered. He is adorable (but then, so he was before).
It's the reasonable thing to do, to help him lead a longer and healthier life, and spare the world a number of homeless kittens (a cat's drive to procreate, when a cat in heat passes by, cannot be controlled by them, and for you to control it may be even harder; I live on the 4th floor of a block of flats; I definitely don't want him to jump down the window some day while I am at work...)
And geminipetelondon does not know what he is talking about. Neutering is _not_ for making the cat behave in certain way for convenience of the owner; it is for the cat's health (and saving a huge number of little kittens he can sire a lonely, loveless life full of starvation and diseases). Def. not for convenience of the humans; especially the parts about neutering that spare cats cancer (males - about 90% less chance of getting cancer of the prostate, and 100% less chance of the cat getting testicles cancer); other disease risks are decreases significantly too.
Altering the cat for convenience would be declawing. Now to that I would say a firm NO!!!!
2006-08-20 23:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by AlphaOne_ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree... You must get him neutered.. There are way too many homeless animals in this world.. Why take that chance of him adding to the over population problem.. Plus, beside doing us a favor in rescue and being a responsible owner, your cat will not be as inclined to roam, spray in the house (to mark his territory), or fight as often... I can't guarantee he will never get into a fight if he goes outside but if he's neutered he probably won't be the instigator of the fight.. Besides the unwanted kittens he will help bring into the world-- the spraying is a really big problem with unneutered cats it will stink up your entire house.. The younger the better, but most vets usually don't do it until they are at least 4 mos... Good luck...
2006-08-20 23:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there...neutering will not affect the personality of your cat nor will it make him less affectionate. Un-neutered creates the urge to roam to find a mate which may involve travelling long distances, getting into cat fights, upsetting neighbours, all of which may result in possible injury or death.
Urine-marking/spraying: The intact male's urine is especially foul-smelling. Both male and females can engage in territorial spraying.
An altered cat is likely to be a calmer, healthier, more content pet. Studies show that spayed and neutered cats have average life expectancies twice as long as those of unspayed and unneutered cats.
2006-08-20 23:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, he will be more affectionate. Also, this helps to prolong their life and eliminate a lot of stress for him. Once neutered he will not run away from home to mate and stay into fights and stuff with other male cats.
2006-08-20 23:45:08 · answer #4 · answered by Turtle 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how old the kitten is, ask your vet he will tell you when.
Do I think he should be neutered - Yes, unless you are going to put him out to stud.
Male cats are much calmer when they have been 'done' and they tend not to wander off as far as when they are searching for females to impregnate.
The most important thing for me is that it prevents them from 'spraying' that is peeing on the furniture and making your home smell horrible.
2006-08-20 23:49:40 · answer #5 · answered by sarah b 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you definitely want to get him neutered. Male cats are a pain if left as they are - they get in fights, can be aggressive, mark their territory by spraying urine etc etc. We had ours neutered and he is fine. Hangs around in the garden and doesn't go wondering off (mind you he is a Ragdoll!).
They recover really quickly from the op and it didn't seem to bother ours at all.
2006-08-20 23:46:33 · answer #6 · answered by Pip 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NEVER NEVER NEVER Why should you alter a cat's natural behaviour just to suit your needs. If you don't like the cat in it's natural form, then you shouldn't have one in the first place. How would you like someone to neuter you with the sole purpose of altering your natural personality? If you have a pet, you should consider yourself it's guardian, not it's owner (legal position aside), and a such should do everything to protect your pet and keep it safe and well. A cat is not a toy to be played with, it is a living, breathing animal with a personality all it's own, and that is something to be preserved not altered at will.
2006-08-21 00:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by geminipetelondon 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Please, by all means he should be neutered. It may seem cruel to you, but he will be a much happier cat, otherwise he will want to go outside and you won't see him for days. If and when he does come home, he will be skinny from no food and mangled where he has been in fights with other cats.
2006-08-20 23:50:47 · answer #8 · answered by kittycat44 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just neuter, will be one less litter of kittens 2 come shoite in my garden
2006-08-20 23:44:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do it. If you dont you will regret it!
You have a responsibility not to produce more kittens.
It also reduces the risk of disease transmission to your cat. such as FIV, Enteritis Feline Leukaemia etc
2006-08-21 00:04:36 · answer #10 · answered by Rob G 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋