Do male cats still spray after they are fixed

You love your tomcat. To explain it as simply as possible cat spraying is when a cat marks an area by urinating on a vertical surface.

He may also mark if he meets other cats outside or even if he sees or smells another cat near your home.

Do male cats still spray after they are fixed. Even female cats can spray While cat spraying is most common for intact male cats its estimated that male cat spraying occurs in roughly 10 of male cats and approximately 5 of female cats will also continue marking and spraying even after theyve been spayed. Remember Cats ARE Cats. It is highly suggested that having your male cat neutered before they reach sexual maturity can.

The short answer to this question is. YES male cats can spray after they are neutered. Didnt the vet tell you that they cant.

To understand why cats can still spray after being neutered we have to understand what cat spraying is in the first place. To explain it as simply as possible cat spraying is when a cat marks an area by urinating on a vertical surface. This could be a wall tree or your brand new.

Ive rescued 4 boys. One was fixed as a kitten so he doesnt spray. One is BRAND new to our householdwe are actually trying to find his owners but I think hes going to end up with usno one has come forward.

He is intact but I havent seen him. Yes male cats do spray after being neutered. The statistics are hard to ignore when about 1 in 20 fixed female cats sprays about 1 in every 10 male cats spray.

So in theory a female cat would be much less likely to spray than a male cat. You love your tomcat. Tom cats spray to mark their territory – to let other cats know who is in charge of a particular turf.

While neutering a tom cat often eliminates urine spraying thats not true in every case. If your neutered cat starts spraying theres generally a physical or emotional reason for his behavior. Start out with a trip to the vet.

If your vet cant determine a physical reason for the spraying some sort of anxiety is likely. Spraying is a sign of sexual maturity in cats and having your cat fixed can stop the behavior. If possible have your cat neutered before he is 6 months old.

More than 90 of cats will not. They are basically spraying and showing off with a foul smell. Although neutered male cat spraying is rare it is still possible.

A neutered male cat can still pee and therefore it can still spray. If your cat is still spraying after theyve been neutered then youll need to teach your cat to stop. Dont worry its not as hard as it sounds and there are plenty of techniques to use.

With patience and practice you can stop. Most cat lovers are aware that un-neutered male cats will spray urine on walls furniture and elsewhere in a hormone-fueled effort to mark their territory. But many pet parents are surprised when males that are fixed will spray or when female catsspayed and un-spayedexhibit this same noxious behavior says Dr.

Cathy Lund of City Kitty a feline-only veterinary practice in Providence RI. Its possible but very unlikely that they will spray. We had one male who was castrated at age 8 and he continued to spray.

Our current cat is also a male and was castrated at 6 months. He started to spray outdoors and at one cellar window at age 3 12 and has continued to do so but in response to cats invading his turf. Get your cat spayed or neutered.

Un-neutered male cats are the most likely culprits to engage in this very undesirable behavior. Occasionally un-spayed females will do this as well. Therefore it is advisable to neuter or spay your cat before the age of 6 months so as to curb this behavior from developing when puberty hits.

If you and your partner have recently started your nest together moved to a new home or introduced another pet these may stress your cat. Spraying could be his reaction. He may also be marking his territory especially if you have an unspayed female or another male cat that hasnt been neutered.

He may also mark if he meets other cats outside or even if he sees or smells another cat near your home. Cat spraying is a common problem and in most cases may be stopped by neutering the cat. Typically over 90 of cats stop spraying within 6 months after the neutering procedure.

However even neutered cats may spray. Typically this is due to a medical condition or stress. In conclusion spaying your cat does not mean that she wont spray again.

In fact if your cat was spraying before having her spayed there is a very high chance that she wont stop. This is because of the fact that cats tend to have behavioral issues leading to spaying. Do not at whatever cost think about punishing your cat for spraying.

This is only going to cause more tension and stress for your cat. Neutering your male cat is the best way to eliminate spraying in most cases. Most veterinarians recommend for cats to be neutered at about four or five months or before the cat reaches full sexual maturity.

Although rare a small number of cats may continue spraying after getting neutered. What if neutering doesnt stop my cat from spraying. It is not just male cats that will spray.

Female cats will spray too especially if they are in heat. Unfortunately 10 of neutered male cats and 5 of neutered female cats will still spray after being fixed. The sooner the cat is neutered the more likely that the surgery will stop the spraying behavior.

Although adult cats of both genders whole as well as fixed might spray under specific circumstances intact ones are most often guilty of the smelly. Fixed male cats are much less likely to engage in frustrating spraying actions because simply put theyre just not influenced by raging hormones. Although the spraying probably wont stop immediately it likely will die down within a few weeks.

Male cats are prone to develop territorial issues and will spray around to make sure the other cats know they are on the wrong turf. The territory marking is generally carried out outside the house where the cat thinks competition will arrive. When a cat reaches sexual maturity he will start spraying to spread pheromones and let the females know that he is ready to mate.

It is a natural behavior in cats. If the male has the pattern down and has sprayed before he was neutered he could still spray after the surgery. If he has never done it and was neutered and he is sick or stressed or warning another cat off he will spray as it is his tendency to do.