If a male cat is nutered do they still spray?

Question

My dad is looking at adopting a cat but is unsure if he wants a male or not. I know male cats spray but if they have been nutered does that stop?

Answer 1

if the male was fixed BEFORE he started spraying, then it's almost 100% guaranteed that he won't spray. However, if he allready had "the habit" before being fixed, then fixing him won't GUARANTEE that he will stop.

If you are thinking about getting a KITTEN, then go ahead and get a boy. BUt make arrangements with your vet to get him fixed when he's 5 or 6 months old. You should not have a spraying problem.

If you are thinking about getting an adult from a shelter, good for you. They need homes too; everyone wants to take the cute baby kittens. Most places fix animals before adopting them out. Just demand that the shelter be honest with you about any spraying habits the cat has. If he's neutered, and doesn't spray, then he's not likely to start.

Females only spray when they're in heat. Female spraying is WAY less common than male spraying. Speyed females almost never spray.

Answer 2

Both male and female cats spray to mark territory. They use a lot of methods to mark territory - sweat glands in the feet, glands in the mouth and on the cheeks, etc.

When a male cat is neutered, they can still spray. If the cat feel a need to mark it's territory, it will spray. I have had male and female cats that have sprayed before and after being surgically altered. I have seen males and females that were very young and altered that have sprayed. There is no definitive way to know if a cat is going to spray after surgery.

If you are choosing to have a feline in your life, this might be one of the issues you might deal with. Most of the time, when a male cat is neutered, it will stop spraying. That is not a guarantee.

There are several animal stain/odor removers on the market that are very effective at cleaning up any residue left behind from any pet mess. Make sure to get one with enzymes.

Answer 3

Generally if the male cat is neutered at about 6 months they have not yet reached sexual maturity. Then they usually don't spray. If, however, the cat has reached sexual maturity and then is fixed, the pattern may have already been established and he might spray. Cats spray for a number of reasons including previous cat accidents not cleaned up properly, or litter box too small or angry with you for some reason (such as getting another pet). Some of these have to do with cat dominance issues, too.

I think the best pets are neutered males, and I've had cats all my life (I'm probably older than your dad).

Answer 4

Yes, they can still spray. But it does NOT have that male cat odor after they are neutered.
I've had males start doing it outside (very rarely inside) even when they were neutered young, before they ever sprayed at all.
Neutering may stop the physical urges, but I don't think it stops the typical male mentality of thinking he is a stud and showing off. When one of my neutered males started doing it, the others did too. (And none have a urinary tract problem...just attitudes).
If your dad doesn't have other males (or even if he does), the cat probably won't do it. Lots of males don't, it just depends on the cat. If it does happen to spray in the house, just spray the spot with Lysol spray. I've never had a problem with the cats using Lysol disinfectant and they don't seem to spray there again. Or maybe it's because I scared them to death when I yelled at them...you think?
Also, an outside cat may spray inside if he can't get outside even though there is a litter box. Lazy maybe, or too 'sissy' to use the litter box? Who knows how they think?

Answer 5

If you get a cat that was neutered before reaching sexual maturity. Chances are, he wouldn't spray at all. There are however a very small percent of cats that start spraying anyway. An adult that that has already been spraying and later neutered, may not stop spraying even after neutered.

Answer 6

It is true that females can spray too. Also early neutering greatly reduces the chances of the male to spray. But there is never a guarantee. Sterilizing does reduce the chances of the cat spraying and has many other benefits.

Answer 7

both sexes spray its just the male smells more....if this is going to be an indoor only cat. and the only cat most will not spray. if they do clean it up with vinegar and water.

we had 2 fixed males in the house and only one would spray ONLY IN SPRING when all the strays would carry on out back. both were fixed young.

to keep cats from spraying is keeping the litter very clean. and if u get a male be sure to feed urinay track food a good brand at that... it will keep the smell down and keep a male urinary track heathy.

Answer 8

If you can get a cat who was neutered at less than four months old, then it probably won't spray.

Some females will spray but it's not as bad a smell as a male and females can't get it up as high. It's rare to get a female who is neutered that will spray.

Answer 9

Everyone I know that has had a male cat stopped spraying when they got him fixed. Male cats are very affectionate.Cats are great pets.

Answer 10

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