In a few weeks my cat will be going under the knife, so to speak. I'm just curious if he'll feel different after the operation. Obviously we can't ask our cats this... but it's made me wonder if they wake up and kind of freak out because something has "changed." Do cat's somehow know that a vital part of their anatomy is now gone; are they aware that something has been taken away?
2006-10-23 16:56:52 · 13 answers · asked by msbenett 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
We usually don't tell them what we did. ;-)
(We recommend for you to keep quiet about it, too.)
But yeah...they usually figure it out when they wake up and go to lick themselves where they normally do, and notice certain 'parts' missing. They're usually still 'enjoying' the drugs we gave them so much, however, that they just don't seem to much "care"....lol.
They don't freak out, though. They generally go on as if nothing happened, without missing a beat. There is a gradual reduction of blood testosterone levels over the next few weeks or so. It's not drastic to them, and they are long healed from the surgery before that happens anyway....so they wouldn't relate the two things together.
2006-10-23 17:17:37 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do not seem to miss it a bit. They may actually receive a bit of relief from testosterone tyranny - you know, when the hormones go berko and they just gotta-gotta-gotta go find a mate, pick a fight, get agro. Most of my past cats have been males and the two I have now are also males - both fixed. What I have always observed is they appear to calm down A LOT after they get fixed and are happier for it. Not one of them ever woke up from the operation giving me dirty looks. Not one of them behaved as if he were mad at something. And if they can talk, I'm sure they'd answer your question with, "You had something removed from my body? Oh? what?"
2006-10-24 01:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had neutered male cats for almost 40 years, and I can tell you that in every case, the boy did not miss "the boys!"
Each time, the cat bounced back and in a couple of days (and in some case, one day) the cat seemed oblivious of his loss.
Thomas, my neutered male, behaves just as macho as any "intact" male, in that he has an active social life (works the night shift--comes in every morning, tired and hungry, with untold tales of his exploits).
Basically, you won't see any difference. He will feel sore when you first bring him home, so you might want to confine him in the bathroom or some small space with a litterbox for the first day so he won't be jumping on tables and otherwise overdoing it.
2006-10-24 00:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by gypsyfeet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They do actually change personality wise...I can't really say whether or not they know if that piece of them is gone, but with the male cats that I grew up with, once they got fixed they were totally different. Not in a bad way, but their personalities changed for sure. And they don't spray! lol
2006-10-24 04:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by rubiusmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh he'll know alright.
And is he gonna be MAD at you.
Pay back is a b*tch, so you better watch out because cats are very sneaky.
I'd keep an eye out for vomit in my favorite chair (or pillow),sh*t
in my shoes ect.
He will never forget who took him to the Vet.
Now who's the stiff with no sense of humor that gave me a thumbs down?
2006-10-24 00:22:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you will notice changes in his reactions slowly at first then increasing with time . The first thing that will change is that he will become very interested in ladies shoes, his grooming will be impeccable and he may begin working out. You know when the process is completed when you hear him whistling show tunes and sing Barbra Streisand hits quietly to him self
2006-10-24 00:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your cat might act funny at first but eventualy he will be the same as he is now. Yes he will probably notice that he is missing something while he is grooming himself but he will get over it in time.
2006-10-24 00:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by kittysoma27 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, all they know is that they are a little sore for a few days (males less than females). Then they happily go about living their life.
2006-10-24 00:26:00 · answer #8 · answered by momsie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you notice if someone cut your breasts off? Of course he will notice and be in a bit of pain or discomfort. But it isnt totally inhumane. His behaviour will be slightly different after too.
2006-10-23 23:59:13 · answer #9 · answered by Josh V 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they will will notice that something has changed about them and they are going to feel bad for awhile but just show him love and afection and he will feel better and secure
2006-10-24 00:00:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋