I have a 3 legged, neutred cat named Lucky. We fixed him and declawed him so that he could live inside. I also have outdoor cats, a few males, since we live on a farm--they are barn cats. I have two in particular, Toulouse and Devon that get in fights. But they fight with each other a lot less than they fight with Lucky. And the problem is that Lucky usually starts the fights. I havent really had any fixed animals before, except for my spayed dog, Holly, that we got from the pound. Is it normal for him to act like this??
2007-06-07 13:56:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It sounds to me like Lucky is a frisky cat.
I have a pair of cats, male and female of the same litter. And both are fixed. The young male is very energetic, rambunctious, and even a bit of a bully.
So- What you are seeing is probably normal for Lucky.
2007-06-07 14:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does Lucky fight with barn cats if he's indoors and they are outdoors? The other answers you've gotten are absolutely right. Neutering an animal will make them less aggressive, but it will not turn a natural lion into a lamb. The key word is "less". That's relative. Maybe Lucky feels threatened. Is there anything you can do to relieve that? Can you make him the only house cat? Cats usually make some sort of peace with each other--even if that means that they have their own territory that the others aren't allowed in. Have they had time to establish that peace?
2007-06-07 14:08:24 · answer #2 · answered by Katherine B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you recently got him fixed than yea it is normal for about 2-3 weeks, but after they are normally skittish and they usually hide from other animal and people other there owner that live with them everyday. If this keeps happening after 4 weeks have passed you should cal the vet and ask them or take him/her to the vet. Another thing you can do is get the other cats fixed just in case thay are not territorial and feel a threat from Lucky. Hope this helps!
2007-06-07 14:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by lemon_bewitched10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two that are outdoor cats aren't fixed they may be territorial to the indoor cat Lucky. Because cats can be very territorial the outdoor cats probably have left their scent everywhere, making Lucky not very happy. Male animals are often like this. Neutering usually makes the cats less territorial and less aggressive to other male cats. it is also a good idea to fix animals so they don't reproduce and make unwanted pets. good luck!
Neutered cats are less likely to spray strong urine
Neutered cats will lose the urge to fight
Neutered cats will be less likely to try to escape
Neutered cats will not suffer the abscesses from fighting
Neutered cats will be less likely to contract diseases such as FeLV and FIV
Neutered cats will not be subject to testicular cancer
Neutered cats will not likely develop "stud tail," caused by overactive glands in the tail
Neutered cats have a decreased risk of mammary cancer
2007-06-07 14:18:08 · answer #4 · answered by aria92389 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is angry for obvious reasons. It's also not very wise to only neuter/spay only the one cat who lives indoors. If you expect this behaviour to stop, then you'll have to "fix" the 2 other cats and keep them indoors too and see if they'll get along. But otherwise, you might have to keep the 2 outdoor cats in the barn or give them to someone who will care for them INDOORS responsibly. You can't just "fix" one and not the others, that's asking for trouble.
2007-06-07 15:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by FOAMY! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly...neutering an animal only prevents pregnancy it does not prevent or fix behavioral problems
alot of people think that neutering their unruly cat will fix any "bad" behaviors like fighting, humping, spraying, etc...because it removes the hormones which usually insight the unwanted behavior BUT the truth is that neutering your cat doesn't fix any behavioral problems at all...if you neuter a cat young enough it may prevent or lessen the chance that it will ever learn to spray or hump but dominance will always be an issue no matter what you do and dominance is what your cats are fighting over...if you neuter a cat after it starts spraying or humping then those behaviors will continue until you train the cat otherwise
there is no miracle operation that will fix a cat's "bad behaviors" they need to be trained out of it ... since your cats are fighting you should probably step in and let them know that this is your territory and you are in charge not one of them
2007-06-07 14:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
particular! And get her spayed quickly. the faster you do it, the extra desirable. it is the comparable theory as a eunich. in case you spay until eventually now she hits "puberty," she is in basic terms no longer drawn to breeding and is in basic terms no longer as aggressive. yet another theory that worked for me when I have been given a kitten: get a 2d one. My 2 lady cats decide to get aggressive with one yet another (it is particularly attractive) and save one yet another enterprise mutually as i'm at artwork all day. A single cat would be bored all day and decide to play all night long once you ultimately come living house.
2016-10-09 11:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by blackston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because he's fixed doesn't mean he can't defend his territory. Keep him inside away from the other 2 cats.
2007-06-07 14:01:15 · answer #8 · answered by hannidot2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any neutered cat I've ever had has just gotten lazy, but it didn't change any personality conflicts they've had. Sounds like he's just a naturally cranky cat.
2007-06-07 14:03:35 · answer #9 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It calms them down a little but the personality is what dictates the behavior.
2007-06-07 14:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by William R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋