"Rachel" wrote in message
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Hi, I had my five month old kitten neutered last Tuesday, everything went
great and he has recovered extremely well from his "ordeal". My question
is
how long is it usually before you might see a difference in the cats
personality? I think there are some changes already such as he doesn't
seem
to do the mock spraying thing (he hadn't started spraying but would back
up
and pretend to) as much, also I think he seems a little calmer. I am
hoping
that he becomes a little more affectionate with time as he matures coupled
with the neutering.

Thanks in advance.

Rachel



I never noticed any personality change at all after my cats were spayed or
neutered. As you said, your cat may become more affectionate with time --
but this is not something to expect immediately, and it it will vary greatly
with different cats. What you describe as "mock spraying" may be what many
call "the happy shake." If so, your cat is not trying to spray. That, too,
varies with different cats.

MaryL
(take out the litter to reply)

Photos of Duffy and Holly (pictorial history of my blind cat Duffy's
integration into our household):
Duffy, Part I: The Introduction -- http://tinyurl.com/8y54
Duffy, Part II: Life at Home -- http://tinyurl.com/8y56