what changes will i have to expect from my cat when i neuter him?

Question

i found a male cat in feb. of this year. so i think hes around a year or so. he is energetic but also mean. he loves to attack people but i kno he thinks hes only playin. but he leaves numerous amonts of scratches and bites on me and my family. he has hid on the couch and when my 2 year old nephew walked by him he reached out and scratched him on his face makin him bleed. he wil also hide in a corner or something and when i walk in he launches at me. i absolutely love how playful he is but i'm just scared that once i neuter him he will change and not be what he was before that. he does come sit in my lap and love on me so its not like hes outright mean all the time. i love everything about him except how he bites and scratches. please someone help me. i don't kno if i should do it or not.

Answer 1

He will be calmer and more loving after the neutering. Just as playful and probably not as "aggressive".

Answer 2

Every experiance I've had with a male cat being neutered is a good one. :) Usually there less violent, they don't spray (pee) everywhere, and they are less likely to run away. He will not be any less playful, except he may be a little tired or sulk-y for a few days after the surgery, which is good because he would not be able to hurt himself while he heals.

Neutering a cat doesn't cause a major personality change.

Besides, you are being a responcible pet owner if you have your animal spayed/neutered. Most good animal breeders and pet adoption agencies will make you sign a contract saying you will spay/neuter. There are too many homeless and feral animals in the world right now and many many of them have to be put to sleep, so please, spay and neuter your pets!

Answer 3

Neutering a cat is a commendable decision.

Here are a few things that will change in your cat:

1. Aggression will lower
2. He won't be able to get certain types of cancers
3. Life expectancy will increase by 1-2 years
4. He won't spray as much (most fixed cats don't spray at all)
And just a note- SPAYING OR NEUTERING DOESN'T MAKE A CAT OR DOG FAT.

You should, it's good for you, good for pet overpopulation, good for your kitty (health benefits), and is one of the best moves you could possibly make!

I suggest reading the "ASPCA's Guide to Dogs", it has some information about the benefits of fixing your dog as well.

Good luck. :)

P.S. And responding to someone else's comment... NEVER declaw a cat. This painful surgery mutilates their fingers and is devastating, as cats walk on their toes. This actually makes it so a cat can't walk normally and will have a fear of walking due to the severe pain he/she experiences after the surgery. Instead, CLIPPING your cats nails with cat nail trimmers is the best option.

Answer 4

I adopted a male cat when he was about a year old. He was very, very playful but always had one of us bleeding. We had him neutered and declawed which helped a little. Now he's 3 and still bites and scratches with his rear claws. Being neutered just prevented him from spraying (marking his territory with musk or urine). But I guess we'll keep him...he's a part of the family.

Answer 5

I would do it. Often male cats who haven't been neutered pee a lot too.

Anyway, you could probably expect a calmer, less aggressive cat, but if his personality is playful then he won't entirely lose it!

The best example I can give of the effects of neutering is actually of my dog (but the effects on cats are virtually identical) he was extremely aggressive, barked a lot, but was still sweet at times, about a week after we got him neutered, he calmed down a lot, but he hasn't lost his spunk!

I'd say you should definitely neuter him! But that's just my opinion.

Answer 6

I have had so many cats, getting him spayed won't change him to much, he will be sore and lazy right after but the playfulness will come back. As for the biting and scratches, all i can say is spank him if he gets to rough or you can get his front claws took out, but not the back in case he goes out side. hope i helped

Answer 7

He might be more likely to gain weight and be less active, but he'll also stop peeing or marking territory in other ways like scratching furniture. He probably won't exhibit these changes, though. He's already past puberty and all that neutering is guaranteed to do is stop him from knockin' up all the lady cats.

Answer 8

for the cat's health get him "done"
if he is about 1 yr old he is like a stroppy teen human.. so will act up a bit,,,
the biting may well not improve, really watch him around children.. maybe he was abused before you got him so he is afraid of people...and lashes out to protect himself.. he needs to learn that people can be nice.. he may never fully trust and may always swipe at children.
get him neutered as if it does change his temperament it will be for the better, but don't expect a miracle cure........
it maybe he never will learn to trust 100%

Answer 9

He will calm down some but shouldn't loose his playfulness. It will help with him NOT trying to get out of the house and satisfy all the ladies that will soon be roaming around. Plus, he WILL NOT be spaying in the house, marking his territory.

For his well being and yours, have it done soon.

Answer 10

well, if you buy a cat brush and stroke the cat with the brush it will start purring and being really nice. also if you dont like your cat because he bites and scratches you mabey get him declawed.that mean he will not scratch you anymore.and with the biting, get one of his toys and when he bites you, say no and show him the toy. then say bite this! if the cat takes the toy out of your hand say good boy!! and start praising him. keep on doing this until the cat finally learns!!