Neutering and its effects

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

From: "Rachel"

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.

My boy was neutered at 5 1/2 months. I honestly don't recall seeing a
noticeable personality change in him. He's now 3 1/2 years old and he's still
extremely active. He has become a lap cat though. I think it's supposed to
take a few weeks until their hormones level out, so to speak. Both of my cats
shake their tails but have never sprayed.

Lauren
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PawsForThought being of bellicose mind
posted:
From: "Rachel"

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.

My boy was neutered at 5 1/2 months. I honestly don't recall
seeing a noticeable personality change in him. He's now 3 1/2
years old and he's still extremely active. He has become a lap
cat though. I think it's supposed to take a few weeks until their
hormones level out, so to speak. Both of my cats shake their
tails but have never sprayed.

Lauren

Ditto. With "Rusty" (abandoned tabby), I waited until he first
started that unmistakable yowling to get outside and mate. That was
at age 8-9 months. After his "ordeal" he kept looking at me oddly
for a couple of months. New behavior. He got over it and has been a
great house cat ever since. But he does do the stressed tail shaking
thing once in a while though no urine has ever been expressed. No
spraying in the house ever with him in 13 1/2 yrs. Urinating is just
a function... done in the litter box.
--

~~Philip

"Never let school interfere
with your education - Mark Twain"

In ,
PawsForThought being of bellicose mind
posted:
From: "Rachel"

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.

My boy was neutered at 5 1/2 months. I honestly don't recall
seeing a noticeable personality change in him. He's now 3 1/2
years old and he's still extremely active. He has become a lap
cat though. I think it's supposed to take a few weeks until their
hormones level out, so to speak. Both of my cats shake their
tails but have never sprayed.

Lauren

Ditto. With "Rusty" (abandoned tabby), I waited until he first
started that unmistakable yowling to get outside and mate. That was
at age 8-9 months. After his "ordeal" he kept looking at me oddly
for a couple of months. New behavior. He got over it and has been a
great house cat ever since. But he does do the stressed tail shaking
thing once in a while though no urine has ever been expressed. No
spraying in the house ever with him in 13 1/2 yrs. Urinating is just
a function... done in the litter box.
--

~~Philip

"Never let school interfere
with your education - Mark Twain"

In ,
PawsForThought being of bellicose mind
posted:
From: "Rachel"

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.

My boy was neutered at 5 1/2 months. I honestly don't recall
seeing a noticeable personality change in him. He's now 3 1/2
years old and he's still extremely active. He has become a lap
cat though. I think it's supposed to take a few weeks until their
hormones level out, so to speak. Both of my cats shake their
tails but have never sprayed.

Lauren

Ditto. With "Rusty" (abandoned tabby), I waited until he first
started that unmistakable yowling to get outside and mate. That was
at age 8-9 months. After his "ordeal" he kept looking at me oddly
for a couple of months. New behavior. He got over it and has been a
great house cat ever since. But he does do the stressed tail shaking
thing once in a while though no urine has ever been expressed. No
spraying in the house ever with him in 13 1/2 yrs. Urinating is just
a function... done in the litter box.
--

~~Philip

"Never let school interfere
with your education - Mark Twain"

"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)

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"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

me neither in any of mine, But I think if you had cat used for stud and then
you had him neutered you would notice the change in him, because he would be
desperate for a female anymore so would become calmer.

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"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

me neither in any of mine, But I think if you had cat used for
stud and then you had him neutered you would notice the change in
him, because he would be desperate for a female anymore so would
become calmer.

Hahahhaha. Not so with a seal point Siamese I had long ago. Had him
neutered at 3yrs (don't ask why.... wife thing) and the only thing
that changed was his "focus" Anything that was hairy became the
object of his affections. This included blankets with fringe on the
ends, parkas with furry collars, even throw pillows with
fringe/tassels. It got pretty funny for awhile there! Then he'd get
an erection and go to licking himself in front of guests. The wife
really had a problem with this behavior. LOL
--

~~Philip

"Never let school interfere
with your education - Mark Twain"

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"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?
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.

MaryL

me neither in any of mine, But I think if you had cat used for stud and
then
you had him neutered you would notice the change in him, because he would
be
desperate for a female anymore so would become calmer.



That is quite possible. I didn't think of that because all of mine were
neutered at a few months of age. All have been wonderfully affectionate
cats.

MaryL

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"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?
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.

MaryL

me neither in any of mine, But I think if you had cat used for stud and
then
you had him neutered you would notice the change in him, because he
would
be
desperate for a female anymore so would become calmer.



That is quite possible. I didn't think of that because all of mine were
neutered at a few months of age. All have been wonderfully affectionate
cats.

MaryL


well I am only guessing :-) I know getting dogs neutered can calm them down,
not sure with cats though!