We have a 1 yr. old neutered cat and are thinking about adding a new 12 week old male kitten to our family. Our 1 yr. old cat has never sprayed but we are worried about the chance of either cat spraying. Can someone shed some light on this situation??
2006-10-24 04:30:23 · 7 answers · asked by A.T. 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
The one year old shouldn't - I've never known a neutered male cat to spray.
Just be sure to get the kitten neutered when the time is right, or he may....
2006-10-24 04:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by diney2u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had my kitten neutered and I asked the vet if he will spray, the vet did tell me that 90% of the time male cats are not able to spray after being neutered, however, if you bring a new cat (male or female) into the house, they can become territorial and began to mark their territories. He said chances are that marking may not happen, but bringing a new pet into the home is always taking the chance of one or the other developing behavior problems such as marking. So it's always going to be a risk, but is it a risk you would like to take? If so, it may work out fine and the territorial thing isn't an issue. Good luck!! : )
2016-05-22 06:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could go either ways. Their will certainly be an adjustment period. If both cats are male they could become a team like 2 male lions in a pride. It is also possible jealousy and territory will rein supreme.
Part of this is how you will introduce them. Get the 2nd male fixed as soon as it is safe. The 1st male MUST remain top male in your eyes as well a the new kitten. Fuss, love eats first etc.
Part of it is the background of the cats ancestors. It is more likely that a kitten with feral or outdoor ancestors within the last 5 generations will spray in the house.
Best wishes. I have done it successfully.
2006-10-24 04:34:27 · answer #3 · answered by dayakaur 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If cats are neutered early enough spraying is not in their "repetoire". There will certainly be an adjustment period for the cats and they would be close enough in age that they might become buddies. You can never predict what their relationship will be in advance.
All should go well as they are close in age and grown, neutered male cats are not as territorial as a female would be. Remember the litterbox rule: # of cats + 1. So don't expect them to share.
I have recently brought in a rescue cat (male) to make #6 in my household. I have "New Beginnings" from www.spiritessence.com to treat all the cats during their adjustment period.
2006-10-24 04:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the new has not been neutered and you don't get him in before he starts then yes he could. I would get that taken care of right away and you shouldn't have a problem. With him being that little and coming into a new home let him get accustomed to you and your home as well as his new cat friend before you take him to the vet, a couple of weeks should do.
2006-10-24 04:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he doesnt spray, he will probably urinate (the 1 year old) at first. He was used to being the only cat in the house and now to intoduce another will take away from the attention he has normally gotten. But after the new cat and him have had time to bond it should stop.
when I brought another cat in my home the first one got jealous. She still is jealous, but she doesnt act out by urinating any more.
2006-10-24 04:37:33 · answer #6 · answered by valerie v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neutered male cats typically do not spray, but is not unheard of. Occasioanlly neutered males will not spray until middle to late years of their life
2006-10-24 04:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by VetAsst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋