I have a male cat who is about 7 1/2 months old. He used to be good about staying around the house and being there when i go outside to find him and take him inside for the night. but now a lot of the times he just isnt around, nor will he come when i call for him. i recently found him hanging out a few houses down with another cat and refused to let me get him, which is totally not his normal behavoir. i dont think it could be a female cat that is causing him to go away from home becuase i didnt think female cats went in heat during the winter. help?! suggestions?
2007-12-11 13:10:38 · 5 answers · asked by megan t 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
He's out "Tomcatting".
He'll be back once he's found what he's looking for or is too tired & hungry to continue looking.
BTW...it's the age of the cat, not the season of the year that affects their....romantic tendencies. ;)
2007-12-11 13:26:35 · answer #1 · answered by >>Phoenix<< 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Female cats go into heat all the time. He's 7 1/2 months old. He's hit sexual maturity and if he's not neutered, he's probably out looking for a mate. Unneutered males will roam, spray urine, and be more prone to fight for females and territory. Neutering him will make him a better pet as well as reduce his risk of prostate cancer. If you continue to let him outside unneutered, you're allowing him to father litters and litters of kittens and that's not helping control the unwanted pet population. (Just listen to Bob Barker, ok?)
2007-12-11 21:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rosesarered 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's out looking for lady friends. PLEASE have him neutered ASAP. Not only will you help by helping to prevent more unwanted pets (and fewer unwanted pets means the ones already in the shelters have a better chance of being adopted), but he will be more friendly, cuddly, and sociable with you once he's neutered.
You can use this link to find affordable clinics: http://www.spayusa.org/
You also should think twice about letting him go outdoors. Indoor cats are healthier and live longer. Outdoor cats risk getting infected (Feline AIDS, FLV, ringworm, fleas, etc) with all sorts of things, not to mention indoor cats live much longer than outdoor cats. I think it's 2 years average outdoor cats, 14 or more for indoor cats.
2007-12-11 21:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by MK123 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Female cats can always go in heat. It can happen all year long, every few weeks and last a couple weeks each time.
You have a male and it's YOUR responsibility to have him neutered. What the hell are you doing letting him out not neutered?
2007-12-11 21:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by RanaBanana 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Have your cat neutered and try to keep him inside all the time. That should control his urge to roam, and to mark territory.
2007-12-11 21:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋