Question for people with older neutered cats!?

Question

For a house cat- is it best to neuter or not neuter? Do neutered cats get fat/ lazy from the operation, or does this result anyways as they get older?
Or do any problems or diseases result from neutering? Do neutered cats really live A LOT LONGER? - (especially when you read about those that are recorded as being in their 20s- do you think they were neutered)? ONLY SERIOUS ANWERS, PLEASE, because I really need help making my decision, & would greatly appreciate it from people who've had personal experience with this. Thank you!

Answer 1

I think you should neuter him!!! They get lazy as they get older anyway and that's why they usually gain weight. Just cut back how much you feed him.He will live longer and be a lot sweeter cat. Plus, he won't spray inside the house anymore. I've had cats when I was little that we didn't neuter and they didn't live nearly as long. Plus, they got kind of mean once they were adult cats. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

I also would recommend the Feliway. I have heard a lot of good things about it and it is harmless. Another thing you could try is to introduce just the scent of the new kitten by rubbing the kitten with a cloth (an old shirt or something) and placing the cloth near or under the adult cats nose along with something pleasant, like cat treats or canned cat food. And do likewise for the kitten. But always pair it with something pleasant, that way they each think of each other as something pleasant. And it takes out the actual face to face encounter, which cats hate. Plus it may give you an indication of how the adult cat will act when you bring the kitten home. If the adult's hair on his back or tail puffs up, get ready for trouble! My boyfriend and I have three cats, we pretty much just put them together, but I would not recommend this method! The youngest cat would not use the litterbox at first because the older ones were bullying her out of it. We had to police the litterbox for a while, but they get along great now. If they wrestled too intensely we would shake a metal box filled with coins and that would take all the fight out of them, lol. I also recommend that you have at least two litterboxes, preferably three just so that the older cat does not try to keep the kitten from using the litterbox or so that the kitten does not feel he is encroaching on the older cats territory by using the litterbox.

Answer 3

You should neuter no matter what. Just in case the cat ever got loose, there's less of a chance of him "sowing his seeds" if he ever met up with a feral female cat that hasn't been fixed. And therefore, it leads to more overpopulation of the cats in this world.

I had a cat that was 12 years old and neutered. He wasn't fat, although a little lazy. But when they get to be that age, all they really do is just lay around and chill out because in cat years, they're senior citizens! He was still playful, but you had to get the right toys (that he liked). If you don't want your kitty to be fat after getting fixed, then excersise him a lot by playing with him daily. That'll keep him trim.

Also keep in mind that an unfixed cat will likely spray to mark his territory. And if there's a female cat in heat in the vicinity, there's a good chance that it will drive your male crazy trying to get to her which could mean big headaches for you. From meowing to yowling. And you'd have to clean up all his markings which will probably still smell.

Excerpt from the "source" ~

"Neutering Benefits For Male Cats:

Eliminates spraying to "mark" his territory both outdoors and in your home.

Eliminates roaming in search of females. If allowed to run loose, he may fight with other males, be injured, killed by automobiles, or run away.

Greatly reduces the medical costs related to treating abscesses or wound injuries.

Helps control the pet population crisis by avoiding unwanted pregnancies.

Statistic reveal that the average life span of an unaltered male cat is six years. This average can more than double is you have your kitten neutered."

For your cat's sake, please get him neutered!

Answer 4

neutering ur cat is deff. the right way to go! (inside or outside) it is very true that they live longer! (studies on internet show) but the laziness usually come with age or boredom! cats get very bored and always need something to stimulate their minds! they need alot of excercise and mind stimulation to help them live longer and keep them from getting fat and beeing lazy! there is only like a 5% chance of a cat getting a disease from neutering and thats only if the vet sux and doesnt properly clean implements and things during surgery! dont worry about infections its better for u and the cat if hes neutered! hope this helps good luck!

Answer 5

Neuter. Cats are lazy... They love to sleep during the day and roam at night. I have a 2 year old cat and I had him neutered. Helps with spraying and tames them down a little too...

Answer 6

Tiger is 12 and 'done'
She is lazy and fat, however I think that most of it is do to age and too much food. She is still active to a point and gets around with easy. She has no problems. She can run and jump just as good as my 3 year old cat! I don't think it harmed her any!
I have all three of my cat done, Bruce...3...is a big cat in size, he has a little bit of a belly, but like I said they get too much food, but last year, he fell in some oil and was sick for a few weeks and lost a bunch of weight, when he gained it back he had a hangy belly. But other then that they are healthily. Good luck with it! :0)

Answer 7

I know that house cats live much longer - that is a proven fact. It's a better life for a cat to keep them indoors, where they are sheltered from danger & disease.
I am not familiar with the correlation between neutering & life span. My cat is neutered & he is super-lovable. That is one of the great benefits to neutering. Cats become more affectionate.
Good Luck

Answer 8

Neutering cats are the best thing you can do for them, females have higher risk of female cancers etc..
They do live longer healthier lives and are very happy so do it for them, if not they fight with other males on the streets and get very hurt and if you have a female expect screaming for over 3 weeks to have sex... maybe so kittens will come and come.. we need to stop the breeding of animals as there is so many that need homes!!

Answer 9

All of our cats are neutered.. as someone else has already said it's the responsible thing to do. Our oldest cat is 20 yrs old. They have varying weights and the oldest one is not as active as he used to be but that is due to his age. They really are like people - having them fixed isn't necessarily going to have the same effect on every cat. Talk to your vet about it.

Answer 10

I am not a Vet. but I do have a 15 year old cat. Or he has me, whatever. He was neutered at 6 months old and he has no medical problems and has never had any. He is not overweight, I watch his weight.