2006-12-10 14:07:29 · 12 answers · asked by evan68178 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have had 7 male cats over my lifetime and had them all neutered (fixed). All but one of them continued to spray for their entire lives.
2006-12-10 14:16:19 · answer #1 · answered by EnigmaGirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully. The younger they are the more likely it is to work. I did have a 10 year old male cat fixed and he stopped spraying, so anything is possible. You would also need to scrub your house top to bottom to remove any old odor. I had a much bigger problem with unfixed female cats spraying but they stopped after I had them fixed at ages 7 and 8.
2006-12-10 18:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are no. It has become a behaviour for him at this point. I am glad that you rescued a cat, but just be aware that this may be a huge problem. If you catch him in the act of spraying you may be able to blast him a good one on the nose with a tiny little bit of vinegar in a squirt bottle. But ask the vet what are some other things you can try. GL
2006-12-10 14:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by TotallylovesTodd! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always had female cats, but I was always told that once a male cat starts to spray, you're screwed even after being fixed a male cat can continue to spray.
2006-12-10 19:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can ABSOLUTELY stop spraying. As you know, male cats spray to mark their territory; when you get him fixed, asked your vet about a Depo-provera shot. This is a long-lasting injection that will help curb his desire to spray and it works like a charm. By the time the shot wears off, he'll have all the testosterone out of his system.
2006-12-10 14:42:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should. I got my cat fixed he is also a male and he dose not spray. but there are some cases were the cat keeps on spraying well that means they have made a mistake.
2006-12-10 14:45:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ex co worker of mine is now a vet tech. I asked her this question as I thought it was a good one and I have male cats myself. Her answer was only to a degree. They will still spray if another male cat comes around. They do this to say "Hey back off this is mine"
2006-12-10 14:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most likely he will stop spraying, but fixing him isn't a definate solution.
2006-12-10 15:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by anavrinxtc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may reduce his spraying.
But they tend to containue to spray. How much varies from cat to cat,.. so Noone Can Answer this Correctly.
2006-12-10 14:12:23 · answer #9 · answered by sailortinkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the age of the cat. generally the younger he is the more likely he will stop.
2006-12-10 16:29:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋