Cat Argument - male or female?

Question

Husband 'i prefer female, male pee everywhere'
Wife 'but it's a kitten, just found it after so long search'
husband 'i spoke to 6 people, they say get a female, males pee everywhere before 5/6 months old. they go on the walls'
Wife - 'i just found one on sale, shall i buy it or not because it's a male?'
PEOPLE: HELP ME HERE> what's the so big fuss the difference between male cats and female cats. Should i wait to find a female? is it true the male ones pee on the walls in the house?? HELP HELP HELP

Do males go territorial and wee anywhere else?? do males pee stink more???

I am buying from private seller because I am after British Shorthair Blue and can't find anywhere local - believe me i did for long time but no luck! thanks guys you are good, hubby is now listening all your answers...

Answer 1

"i just found one on sale, shall i buy it or not because it's a male?"

If you have to BUY it because it's "ON SALE" then the answer is "Don't get the cat."

Answer 2

Once fixed, it is irrelevant. I grew up around males, and now have females. I can't really say there are any real differences. Both are/were affectionate. Males are normally a bit larger. A cats personality is formed in the first weeks it is with its mother, and the experiences it receives. So a positive experience, and a friendly kitty. A bad experience, and they may be skittish, apprehensive, etc. The only real thing to say is that cats are independent. My suggestion? Go to a shelter and see if a cat picks you out. Often those are the best of adoptions. And what do I mean? A cat may do something that gets your attention. It may be a look or a gesture; something that registers in your mind. Then whether a male or female won't matter.

Answer 3

Male cats only spray if they are not neutered. Some never spray.


My cat Hatsu is a year and a half and I didn't get him fixed until he was about 7 months old. He has never sprayed. I've even brought other (fixed) male cats into my home, and none of them have sprayed.

My kitten Afina (four months old) is a good little girl. But she is standoffish no matter how much love I try to give her.

In my experience both males and females are great! BOTH can and will spray if not neutered. However, if you get him/her fixed around 5-8 months old, they will not spray.

Also, in my experience males are more loving towards people, while females are more standoffish and independent.

Personally, I prefer males. Then again, I would never give up Afina for a male.

Answer 4

Male cats that are neutered before they spray never spray, and most male cats who are neutered after they spray, quit spraying. Female cats tend to be smaller and sweeter; male cats tend to be larger and funny. But those are generalizations.

Before they are neutered, whole, adult male pee has a pungent odor -- like pine and pee mixed together. Male kittens' pee does have a wee (pardon the pun) bit of this scent, but it is hardly noticeable. Neutered adult male cat pee pretty much lacks this characteristic fragrance.

Get the cat!

Answer 5

There is no way to know which kitten will pee just according to their sex, our male tomcat is cleaner than my mother in law, he refuses to go ANYWHERE inside the house and when forced even wipes his paws before getting out of the litterbox, our female cat however pees wherever she wants, it did however get better after she was spayed. So get any sex of kitten but do have it fixed and REMEMBER Cats choose their masters not the other way around, go to the pet shop and play with them and when one choose you (if you are lucky) take it home and love it, Cats are marvelous pets!!!!

Answer 6

i think if you cant decide you should get one of each males are fast learners and yes if you dont get them fixed they do spray (pee) everywhere to mark there territory but thats normal for and male animal femals are good to but harder to potty train the dont learn as fast but some femal cats will pee all over too not to mark there territory they just do it cat pee is all the same but the males urin is a little stronger than the females and i think that its better to have more than one cat so they are not lonely just like with a dog you need more than one ecspecially if your not hame alot they need interaction with others so they arnt mean to the other cats in the nieghborhood.

Answer 7

I have a male cat- one year old. As long as you get him neutered he shouldn't get territorial and spray everywhere. The next step is to be sure you keep his litter very clean, and you shouldn't have any issues! Get that boy kitty! Oh, and female cat urine smells stronger because it has more ammonia. Also- my vet said that females are more likely to get UTI's becuase they have shorter urethras. When they get UTI's they start to go everywhere...not good.

Answer 8

Go look at the litter of kittens and pick out which ever you like that catches you eye.... do not choose over male/female choose becuase the pet is affectionate, not agressive, and looks healthy, and is perfect for you and your life style....

personally i like female cats because they are less agressive.... but i enjoy male cats becuase they very lively and love to play around.... either way when you choose male/female you sould spay/neuter your cat before a few months that he starts to spray and it will avoid the spraying all together.....


enjoy your new cat...... :)

Answer 9

In my experience, males are more loving, Females kinda do their own thing.
My cat has never pissed on the wall, he likes cuddles and to be played with. There pee does smell worse before you have them neutered, solution? get it neutered.

Answer 10

your local animal shelter will have both males and female kittens for adoption!! i prefer males, but they must be fixed before 7 month old... they start to spray when they reach sexual maturity, around 8 months old... and both males and females will mark their territory... also, females tend to act more like human females.. we have our moments and sometimes we dont want to be bothered.... lol... and no males pee dose not stink more than females... but please adopt, look at www.petfinder.com!

Answer 11

I prefer males. I have NONE that spray. I do however, have a female that sprays. If you spay/neuter befire sexualmaturity, they should not have a problem. Some will no matter what...male or female.

The males urine will not smell worse if it is neutered.