spayed cats?

Question

i have had 4 cats and everyone of them i had spayed, they always turn out really fat, lazy and never wanna play anymore!!! is this comon for this to happen!! because i dont want my new kitty to turn out like this!!!

we have lots of toys, and make lots of fun things for them. we dont feed them too much, well my old cat that my mom has now she is FAT!!!! that cat wont even go outside anymore. the only time it will move is to go eat!! she has put it on a diet doesnt work. maybe its the type of cat we always get.

Answer 1

No, it doesn't really matter. It is all about the cat. I have had many and they were all different, all fixed and some playful, some not. All the females were more playful, or active at least, than the males. They were the "hunters" as well. Plus you have to remember, if you don't get them fixed you will have a whole slew of problems that are more undesirable than being lazy. The females menstruate, the males will spray, god awful noises, leaving to go mate...they just get weird.

Answer 2

ANIMALS NEED TO BE FIXED!!! I know that some people out there will say that by fixing them we are taking away their "joy" in life, but we aren't. Just on the cat side of things, sex is painful for them. Also, females who aren't spayed can get many different diseases after they're about a year old, a main one called Pyo. Not to mention the whole over population. Or the fact that many mothers turn on their young or abandon them. As far as your cat, if you love her, spay her. Most of the time they do calm down, but put your cats needs above your own. Are you looking for someone to take care of or a play mate no matter what the cost?

As far as gaining weight, that's usually a result of free feeding, not a spay or neuter. Free feeding causes many problems, such as:

-Weight problems - When food is available all the time, they will eat it all the time. The serving suggestions are there for a reason. If it says a cup a day, give 1/2 a cup in the morning and half at night.

-"Who's the boss" problems - When you're filling that bowl up because you're cat's meowing at you, who runs the house?

-Infestation problems - When food is sitting out for a long period of time because the cat is full and doesn't want anymore right now, it attracts bugs.

-MONEY PROBLEMS - When you keep the food filled 24/7, it goes much quicker than when you feed only when you're supposed to.

I have two cats who only get feed in the morning and at night, each getting a total of a 1/2 a cup a day, per the instructions on the food bag. This helps with weight control, establishing who is the alpha, and since they "clear their plates" each time they eat, I have no bug problems. They only beg for food when it is getting close to breakfast or dinner time. Sometimes they beg for human food, but that's simply because they can smell certain foods... For instance, if my husband is eating taquitos, they beg for food from him. If I am eating an apple, they leave me alone, since the apple doesn't really have a strong, room filling scent.

My older cat was a lot overweight and has lost about a pound (equal to about 10 pounds for us) once I stopped free feeding.

My younger cat is a very healthy weight according to the vet.

And I don't have to buy an 8 pound bag of cat food but once a month.

Also, wet food is mainly for treats or very young or old cats who cannot use their teeth. Wet food promotes plaque build up while dry food (when it is chewed and broken into bits) naturally scrapes plaque off.

Point in case: My mom's dog, 9 years old, in PERFECT health. NO plaque (VERY unusual for a dog her age) and at a perfect weight. The secret? Dry food feed at certain times of the day.

Lesson here? Don't adopt a cat and then not care for it enough to get it fixed or to keep it on a diet. We have the ability to know we need a diet, cats have the knowledge that if they don't eat fast enough, it will be eaten by someone else. That's just in their nature.

Answer 3

Could be the type of cat you get ... I have three neutered cats here at the moment. The older one has never been a player or hunter. She is 11 now. The other two - 12 months and 4 years old - belt around the house playing and chasing each other.
For your tubby cats, I agree with feeding them on light dry food or there is also specific cat food for indoor cats. It has a lower calorie content.

Answer 4

If you aren't comfortable cutting down on their food, try giving them light cat food. I was able to bring down the weight of my cat through light food, and now she moves around a little more. I also agree with some of the others that some cats just carry more weight. I work at a local shelter, so many unwanted cats. If only everyone were as diligent as you in spaying their cats!

Answer 5

I have never ever had a fat or lazy cat, maybe because every single one of my cats was found as a feral kitten?

At any rate, if they stop playing you could try buying a new toy. Try a ball, or a squeeky / jingly thing. Or if you are desperate... maybe a few crickets from a pet supply store. My cat goes completely bonkers for grasshoppers, maybe yours would too.

Answer 6

Ask your vet for the best time to spay yout kitty. Our cat "adopted" us when he was about 1 year old and he has been just the same after the operation. He plays, he is trim, he jumps and chases everything, and sleeps a lot...but this is normal for all cats!

Answer 7

No its just their personality. I have two cats and both were fixed. One of them is lazy and the other is really playful but every now and then the lazy one starts playing too. Get them some catnip or something. Play with them. Get them some toys.

Answer 8

Not with my cat. I have to get creative to get her to play (carefully monitored rope, cat nip, feathers.....). She is also at a good weight, but then I also carefully monitor how much she gets to eat. She gets free choice throughout the day, but it is from a set amount.

I won't say that it can't happen. But, I think if you try to keep your cat active with new experiences... and you watch the food intake, then she should be fine if spayed.

Answer 9

I have two cats. One is lazy but she is 10 yrs old. But the other is is 3 and he is active and was neutered. I think it all depends on the breed of cat and if you interact with the cats and play with them alot.

Answer 10

yes usually spayed cats have less energy. dont use this as a reason not to get them spayed. feed less if they are getting fat and try to buy toys with catnip or something