question on male cats

"Laura" wrote in message
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| hi
|
| So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray?
| I don't think they would spray that much if the litter box was clean and if
| he did spray he would get checked by a vet and the accident would be cleaned
| up with an enzyme remove (none of the people we know with male cats that
| spray have used one to clean up the accident, just normal soap and water, or
| febreeze maybe). Also are males more lovable?
|
| thanks
|
|

Generally speaking, males tend to be more cuddly and lovable, but if raised from
kittenhood, any cat can be. I had a female cat who turned herself into a necklace every
time she got near me. I now have a male that does the same thing. It has a lot to do with
their handling, however, some cats never do become cuddly love bugs. It's more in their
genes and personalities.

As to the spraying, if the kitten is neutered before this behaviour begins, the chances
are very good that he never will spray. It is not a guarantee that it won't occur...just
a precaution.
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wombn wrote:
On Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:54:48 +0200, "Niels Peter"
wrote:


Laura wrote:


So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would
spray?

A fixed male doesn't spray.


Does it depend on when the male is neutered? My brother's male cat
was neutered late in life. Now he sprays only when he smells another
male cat somewhere. Like one time when a male cat was staying with
them over a weekend.


My cat was neutered young at the shelter (2 months) and he sprayed
only once, on an old dog pee stain in the rug (which was so faint, I
couldn't even see it) from a previous owner. After cleaning that spot
with Nature's Miracle, he hasn't sprayed again, and it's been two years.

wombn wrote:
On Fri, 25 Jul 2003 10:54:48 +0200, "Niels Peter"
wrote:


Laura wrote:


So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would
spray?

A fixed male doesn't spray.


Does it depend on when the male is neutered? My brother's male cat
was neutered late in life. Now he sprays only when he smells another
male cat somewhere. Like one time when a male cat was staying with
them over a weekend.


My cat was neutered young at the shelter (2 months) and he sprayed
only once, on an old dog pee stain in the rug (which was so faint, I
couldn't even see it) from a previous owner. After cleaning that spot
with Nature's Miracle, he hasn't sprayed again, and it's been two years.

Laura wrote:
hi
I presently have 2 female fixed cats and 1 8-10 week old female kitten whom
i rescused from a lady with at least 35 other cats and kittens. My mother
wanted a part persian or hym but she felt so sorry for the kitten we have
that she got her, and we are all happy for her. Well now she still wants
her part persian or hym kitten, or purebred, as long as it looks like a
persian or hym she doesn't really care.

You should always choose a kitten by personality and behavior, not
looks, unless you're into the whole breeding thing.

So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray?

Not much if he is neutered and the environment isn't threatened.

Also are males more lovable?

All cats are lovable ;-) The general rule of thumb I've heard is that
male cats and female dogs are less likely to be pains in the butt than
female cats and male dogs. I have 2 fixed males and they are
absolutely the loves of my life :-)

Laura wrote:
hi
I presently have 2 female fixed cats and 1 8-10 week old female kitten whom
i rescused from a lady with at least 35 other cats and kittens. My mother
wanted a part persian or hym but she felt so sorry for the kitten we have
that she got her, and we are all happy for her. Well now she still wants
her part persian or hym kitten, or purebred, as long as it looks like a
persian or hym she doesn't really care.

You should always choose a kitten by personality and behavior, not
looks, unless you're into the whole breeding thing.

So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray?

Not much if he is neutered and the environment isn't threatened.

Also are males more lovable?

All cats are lovable ;-) The general rule of thumb I've heard is that
male cats and female dogs are less likely to be pains in the butt than
female cats and male dogs. I have 2 fixed males and they are
absolutely the loves of my life :-)

All cats are lovable ;-) The general rule of thumb I've heard is that
male cats and female dogs are less likely to be pains in the butt than
female cats and male dogs. I have 2 fixed males and they are
absolutely the loves of my life :-)

That's my experience. My boys are way more laid-back than Bootsie, who tends to
be territorial and bossy. Other people tell me the opposite, though. I've begun
to think it's just a personality deal, and once they are neutered, sex really
doesn't matter much.

Sherry

All cats are lovable ;-) The general rule of thumb I've heard is that
male cats and female dogs are less likely to be pains in the butt than
female cats and male dogs. I have 2 fixed males and they are
absolutely the loves of my life :-)

That's my experience. My boys are way more laid-back than Bootsie, who tends to
be territorial and bossy. Other people tell me the opposite, though. I've begun
to think it's just a personality deal, and once they are neutered, sex really
doesn't matter much.

Sherry

That's my experience. My boys are way more laid-back than Bootsie, who tends
to
be territorial and bossy. Other people tell me the opposite, though. I've
begun
to think it's just a personality deal, and once they are neutered, sex really
doesn't matter much.

Sherry

Woops. That should probably read *gender* doesn't matter much. Although the
original is true also.. :-)

Sherry

That's my experience. My boys are way more laid-back than Bootsie, who tends
to
be territorial and bossy. Other people tell me the opposite, though. I've
begun
to think it's just a personality deal, and once they are neutered, sex really
doesn't matter much.

Sherry

Woops. That should probably read *gender* doesn't matter much. Although the
original is true also.. :-)

Sherry

On Fri, 25 Jul 2003 02:04:11 -0600, "Laura"
wrote:

So basically I was wondering what are the odds that a male cat would spray?

I'm on my 5th male cat. The only ones that sprayed were the first two
I had when I waited too long to fix them. They never sprayed after
they were fixed. None of the others have sprayed.