he has never done it before....what are the chances he will do it? we are also moveing a few days after he is neutered....I am going to wash everything with bleach so just incase a cat lived there befroe me he wont smell it! so whats the chanhes he will spray!? thanks!
2006-10-23 17:17:13 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Well, if he has never sprayed before, the surgery is almost 100% effective at preventing it. You're giving him an awfully big temptation by moving him so soon after the operation, however. Depending on his age, that just might be enough of a push to make him 'start' marking his territory out of the insecurity of his home environment being suddenly changed on him, even if he doesn't smell any other cats. Any way you can postpone the move for a few weeks after the surgery to give his testosterone levels time to subside first? If that's not possible, you still might be okay, though. It could go either way.
The longer a cat has been spraying, the less successful the surgery is in stopping it. So...at least you're not dealing with THAT situation.
Hope it goes well for you.
2006-10-23 17:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! I have two neutered male cats. The 8-yr old was fixed when he was already 2 yrs old. So, he still sprays when he gets the urge to (usually outdoors to mark his territory - twice at home at my plastic plants, but I put a stop to that). The 1 yr old was fixed when he was only 6 months and probably because he has never had a chance to spray, he doesn't do it. So, if your cat has never sprayed before (coz he's too young), chances are he won't spray. BUT, this is not a hard rule, because each cat is different. All I am saying is that although your male neutered cat CAN still spray, chances are, he won't becuase he hasn't gotten into the habit of doing so yet.
2006-10-23 18:45:15 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sadly, yes, but it's much less likely that he will spray.
Even if you didn't notice him spraying, he may have done it (if he's an outside cat) and you didn't notice.
You're doing the right thing by cleaning the new area to remove animal smells, but instead of bleach you might use one of the products specifically made to neutralize pet smells. You can get it at the vet or pet store, or some grocers that carry pet supplies. Not all surfaces will survive a bleach treatment, and it does leave quite a strong odor of its own.
Neutering isn't a 100 percent guarantee that your cat won't spray, but it definitely reduces the chances. Good luck!
2006-10-23 17:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by gypsyfeet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maximum cats do supply up spraying after being neutered. some cats require some adjustment time after surgical technique. It takes testosterone some month to thoroughly depart the gadget and by that factor, your guy could nevertheless think of he's a pussycat. on condition that he's already spraying, it quite is a complicated habit to interrupt yet having him neutered is the main suitable thank you to get him to renounce. in case you haven't any longer have been given it achieved, he quite won't supply up. From my own journey, I rescued an grownup pussycat from the pound. He sprayed the wall the minute I introduced him in. He became neutered the subsequent morning and hasn't sprayed on condition that. perchance you would be so fortunate.
2016-10-16 08:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a male cat years ago; got him neutered at the appropriate age (can't remember - but the youngest possible age a kitten can be neutered). He never sprayed before, but started spraying after being fixed -- about a year or so later. It is the worst smell...
2006-10-23 18:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mary C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the age of your cat, at the time of neutering. If he's under the age of 6 months, and hasn't sprayed yet ... then more than likely, he won't start spraying.
If he is over 6 months and already spraying ... there's no guarantee that he will stop, once he's neutered ... some do, some don't. My Manx was neutered at the age of 2 y/o ... and he stopped spraying ... I was lucky, gawd that spray stinks!!
2006-10-23 17:29:05 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard people say they can still spray, some people say they are less likely to do it. My male cat doesn't, and I have no desire to neuter him, I know many people disagree, but I think it is cruel. He doesn't go out searching for females to impregnate either so I don't feel I am doing anything wrong.
2006-10-23 17:22:29 · answer #7 · answered by newstudent06 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-17 03:07:02 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may stop ,if he does not plant a tree and ask the cat to help the roots.
then get another cat that doesnt spray
there are many cats everywhere
our cat seems to be pregnant forever
bleach does not kill the smell of male cats
you have to burn your house to do that
2006-10-23 17:27:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some do, some don't. It's been about 50/50 for my male cats.
2006-10-23 17:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by momsie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋