I have read mixed information on the internet - some say that a male cat should be neutered before they start spraying, or they will continue the behavior even beyond being neutered. Others say that neutering takes care of a spraying problem even after it has already developed. And others say that if you neuter them after the spraying has developed, it's a 50-50 chance that it will stop the spraying. I'd like to hear responses from people who have first-hand knowledge or experience, if possible. Thanks!
2006-10-27 16:03:04 · 16 answers · asked by Julie 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
If they had already started spraying, then I have never heard of one stopping. However, if they have not started this practice yet, I have never had one start after being fixed.
2006-10-27 16:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have two male neutered cats. The older one was neutered when he was already 2yrs and had begun the normal male spraying habit. After he was neutered, the spraying became sporadic. He would spray plants and other objects outside when we go for walks becuase he can smell the scent of other animals. When he sees another cat outsode the window, he sometimes gets the urge to spray by the door.
Whereas my younger male cat does not spray at all probably becuase he was neutered when he was about 6 months and hadn't started the habit of spraying.
There is no guarantee that a neutered male cat will never spary even if fixed as a kitten; but in GENERAL, they do not.
2006-10-27 19:26:07 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK you found a person with lots of experience with this..First I am a farm owner and I have lots of medical experience and knowledge of animals. There is no sure fire way to know..I know that is not what you want to hear. It is all up to the cat. I have neutered mine before spraying and some of them still sprayed, I have neutered mine after spraying began and some of them continued and some stopped. I am sorry to answer your question this way but this is the cold hard truth about it.....Good Luck.....I am at mfroeh@yahoo.com if I can help futher...
2006-10-27 16:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by mfroeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spraying is initially started by the desire to mark out territory. Males who are not neutered before this starts have developed a habit of doing this, so while neutering has removed the testosterone, you need to use training to break the habit.
2006-10-27 16:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by piper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nuetering does help with the spraying, they often stop o only spray a little.. Every cat is different, especially females. If you change one little thing ( such as a new perfume, or switching the furniture) it messes up "their world" and sometimes they spry because of that. Also they spray when they are left alone for too long out of spite. The spray smells really bad too, and its hard to get rid of that odor.
2006-10-27 16:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by xxlilsouljahxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you neuter them before they learn how to mark their territory, they won't start unless a new, intact (not neutered) male cat comes into your house (it's not a gurantee they will start to mark, but most males will). If you wait to neuter them after they already know how to mark, it really is a 50/50 chance that they will continue to spray. There are no gurantees when it comes to this, but neutering does help.
2006-10-27 16:07:11 · answer #6 · answered by Vet_Techie_Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother has alot of cats, and you should neuter the males young to prevent spraying, however if they see another male spraying they may spray anyway (a.k.a copy cats) . If you have just one male you shouldnt have a problem if you get him fixed young. If you have more than one, I would get them fixed at the same time, as soon as possible.
2006-10-27 16:08:22 · answer #7 · answered by SweetPiper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our Carlos got neutered when we adopted him, but by then he was about 4 years old. So the spraying went way down, but if he saw a neighbor's cat out the window, he'd spray in the room. Also if he was in the hallway of our building he had to be quickly ushered in or out because he'd spray if he was allowed to loiter there. We got quite used to managing it, and he lived to age 17.
2006-10-27 16:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him nuetered by 6 months old and chances are you won't ever have this problem. Also, outdoor cats are more likely to spray, so keep him indoors, not to mention it more than triples his life expectency. But getting him fixed is the number one thing, as long as you do it prior to puberty then he most likely won't get the urge. Some vets will fix a cat as early as 8 weeks, others not until 6 months, both are safe, if the proper methods are used. Look around your area, talk to the vet when you take kitty in to get his vaccines and de-worming (do it soon!).
2016-03-28 09:45:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only ever had 2 males cats and from my experience if you get them fixed before they start spraying then they never will. If they have already sprayed, fixing them will not solve the problem.
2006-10-28 06:08:39 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is variable and thats the best answer about 50 -50 chance. I always was told by vet its better to get them neutered ASAP when young as the best chance of prevention. I dont think you are going to get a more accurate picture becasue of the fact that there is no set pattern for each cat and it doesn't always work.sorry
2006-10-27 16:05:56 · answer #11 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋