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September 19th 04, 08:07 AM
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neutered cat and kneading...have questions..
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue
League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... meaningful appropriate suggestions are welcome... Thanks... 
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September 19th 04, 08:46 AM
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On Sun, 19 Sep, J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... My boy Sumo will do this to two of his step-sisters, but not the other two. He will grab them by the scruff, hold them down, and fumble around behind them. One of the two was his cage mate at the shelter where I adopted them and one came to our home as a kitten and Sumo 'adopted' her as his kitten, would wash her, and came running if she cried. He only does this every few days or so, and I suspect it's because there are feline pheromones in the air from one of the ferals in the neighborhood. My suggestion is to pick him up with both arms, just a little tightly. Then give him head skritches and tell him what a good boy he is. Do this till a minute or so has passed or he lets you know that he really wants down. Regards and Aarrrgggg's, O J
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September 19th 04, 08:46 AM
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On Sun, 19 Sep, J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... My boy Sumo will do this to two of his step-sisters, but not the other two. He will grab them by the scruff, hold them down, and fumble around behind them. One of the two was his cage mate at the shelter where I adopted them and one came to our home as a kitten and Sumo 'adopted' her as his kitten, would wash her, and came running if she cried. He only does this every few days or so, and I suspect it's because there are feline pheromones in the air from one of the ferals in the neighborhood. My suggestion is to pick him up with both arms, just a little tightly. Then give him head skritches and tell him what a good boy he is. Do this till a minute or so has passed or he lets you know that he really wants down. Regards and Aarrrgggg's, O J
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September 19th 04, 11:23 AM
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September 19th 04, 11:23 AM
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September 19th 04, 02:25 PM
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J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... meaningful appropriate suggestions are welcome... Thanks... Smokey (RB) used to do this even though he was neutered. I could never stop him but it nerver hurt anyone. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat.
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September 19th 04, 02:25 PM
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J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... meaningful appropriate suggestions are welcome... Thanks... Smokey (RB) used to do this even though he was neutered. I could never stop him but it nerver hurt anyone. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat.
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#8
September 19th 04, 05:21 PM
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On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:07:31 GMT, J wrote:
I recently adopted a 2 year old tabby mix from the local Animal Rescue League. He is a great little guy and is fitting in well with my four year old tabby male. I noticed the other night as he was getting ready to bed down that he was kneading an area around my calf, which to me wasn't unusual, but then the little fella started to strangely move his back legs... It only took a nano-second to realize what he was doing (humping) and I gently pushed him away. He has done this another one or two times and this brings about some questions: He's neutered...I have never seen this behavior in a neutered cat in all my years of owning cats..has anyone here? How can I modify his behavior so that this stops, without alienating him? I don't want him to think I don't want him around... meaningful appropriate suggestions are welcome... The occasional neutered tom will masturbate using some variation of kneading. Since the cat does not subscribe to any belief system that considers this sinful or harmful, and it give much pleasure to the cat, I don't see any reason to stop it unless he is biting or clawing someone. Blocking this behavior might even have negative effects on the cat's behavior - after all that would be preventing the cat from experiencing intense pleasure from being affectionate toward you. Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. )
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September 19th 04, 07:47 PM
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"Ted Davis" wrote in message
... Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. ) OK, now that needs to be put on the "You know you're an ailurophile when..." thread!!! LOL Hugs, CatNipped
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September 19th 04, 07:47 PM
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"Ted Davis" wrote in message
... Many years ago, I had such a cat - he did it in my lap. I just started keeping a towel handy to put under him when he started to catch the ejaculate. -- T.E.D. ) OK, now that needs to be put on the "You know you're an ailurophile when..." thread!!! LOL Hugs, CatNipped
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