Are neutered males cats less agressive and prone to running away than non-neutered ones?

Answer 1

My mother in-law's cat has been neutered, he's a huge grey tabby and comes in launches itself on your lap, headbutt's you until you stroke him, and when he's had enough wack's your hand and bugger's off. In the walk in dead end she lives in, he treats all the gardens in the area as his, and tolerates other cat's walking through them, I've seen him take on two cat's at once and wallop them both, and he's also taken on a fox and come out on top. He's a evil fighter, I believe he's compensating for something cant think what?

Answer 2

The short answer is Yes. Male cats which are not neutered still possess high levels of male hormone and therefore are more inclined to aggressive behaviour. Also, the 'working radius' of a full tom can be extemely wide - well over a mile (or more) from 'home', hence they are more likely to stray than neutered animals. A minor but quite important point is that non neutered toms have a rather unpleasant 'fur odour' which disappears once they are neutered.
NB I once adopted a semi feral tom for which I felt sorry. Before being neutered he was so viscious that he was given 4 'precaution stars' on his veterinary record! He also smelled rather badly and I made him live in an outhouse. However, within 4 weeks of being neutered he was calmer, the unpleasant odour departed and he was allowed into the house where he lived for 8 years as a very affectionate house pet.

Answer 3

Absolutely. I cant wait to get my kitten neutered! Male cats that are entire tend to roam to look for a mate, they are also more likely to get run over because they dont concentrate as much (they have women on their mind!!) My kitten is around 10 weeks old and hes lovely but does have a boystrous playful/aggressive streak to his personality, this is almost a sure cert to dissappear as soon as he has the chop. Male cats also mark their territory inside the house as well as out in the form of spraying.. Not pleasant for the owners, this also will cease to occur when they are neutered. I would recommend having him neutered, youll notice a real difference.

Answer 4

Not in my experience. I had one male whose behavior never changed once he was neutered. He was neutered at a later age than normal. He still sprayed to mark his territory and was one of those "hell cats" that climbed the curtains and clawed the furniture despite the fact that ALL of our other cats were prefectly behaved (as much as cats can behave I should say). I'm not sure about the running away part, none of our cats have truly run away. Sylvester roamed at night, and it took us about 3 weeks to notice that the neighborhood had been leaving food out for him! They thought he was a stray, but he always was waiting by the front door for me to let him in as I went to catch the bus for school.

Answer 5

most male cats do calm down once they've been neutered, my snowy used to go out and come back two days later looking ragged but once he was neutered he got fat and lazy. stayed in a lot more. he never was aggressive before neutering though so not sure about that. he always loved a cuddle. im sad now as i had to have him put to sleep last week. i miss my little baby.

Answer 6

Neutered male cats are much calmer, it also stops them from spraying (which can be an awful smell to get rid of) and they won't stray off for days looking for female cats. So they won't stray as often and certainly not for as long, as soon as they were hungry they would be back. Normally male cats become much more lazier and are more likely to be curled up somewhere nice and warm like next to your living room fire or on your lap.

Answer 7

I have heard this, but cannot say if it's true. My 5 mth old male is yet to be neutered, and he does love a good cuddle. IT's part inherited characteristics, and part to do with being neutered or not.

Answer 8

Male cats do not loose their sexual urge when neutered they just can't reproduce.
When marking their territory they make no discernible smell to humans but other male cats know the difference.
They loose their aggressiveness to fight but not the desire to try to defend their patch.
They will become a target for other male cats to rape.
They need constant back up if outdoors when possible.
My cat has trained me to be his minder but not his superior.
I am by his side within 10 seconds if called, and ready to climb my roof to rescue him.
My daughter bought him for me to help with old age but it's like having children all over again.
He is my Tim.

Answer 9

neutered cats are happier in the long run as they dont get the urges! They generally have healthier lifestyles as well (Dont fight as much over territory and you wont have any whining female cats howling after them for attention)

My cats loving nature wasnt affected so he still loves a cuddle

Answer 10

Not sure about the agressive nature on cats, but it will help keep them from roaming to get another cat knocked up. it will also keep him from spraying all over the place.