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? About Neutering
Are there different levels of neutering a cat? I have 4 male cats that
have been neutered and one of them still sprays from time to time. This one cat that sprays was done by a vet overseas before I got him. One time I noticed when he was cleaning himself he had an erection, is this possible from a neutered cat and do some cats still spray when neutered? I thought the process removes all the sex organs in the male, could it be possible he only had something like a vasectomy? Thanks, Sean |
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"Sean Hotaling" wrote in message om... Are there different levels of neutering a cat? I have 4 male cats that have been neutered and one of them still sprays from time to time. This one cat that sprays was done by a vet overseas before I got him. One time I noticed when he was cleaning himself he had an erection, is this possible from a neutered cat and do some cats still spray when neutered? I thought the process removes all the sex organs in the male, could it be possible he only had something like a vasectomy? As strange as it may seem, its possible your cat was vasectomized. You said the problem cat came from overseas. Some European countries strongly oppose neutering. I may be wrong, but I think neutering animals is actually illegal in Germany - at least that's what I've heard. Easy enough to determine whether or not your cat was vasectomized ... although you might feel a little nuts (literally) checking... In the US, vasectomies are usually performed only for catteries and research colonies. Vasectomized males are used to induce ovulation in cycling females -- which reduces the number and duration of estrous periods. We've used vasectomized males in an experimental program in a feral colony with some success. Since vasectomy doesn't produce the behavioral changes associated with neutering (decreased roamÂ*ing, aggression, and urine marking), vasectomy provides no benefit for privately owned pet cats. Phil |
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"Sean Hotaling" wrote in message om... Are there different levels of neutering a cat? I have 4 male cats that have been neutered and one of them still sprays from time to time. This one cat that sprays was done by a vet overseas before I got him. One time I noticed when he was cleaning himself he had an erection, is this possible from a neutered cat and do some cats still spray when neutered? I thought the process removes all the sex organs in the male, could it be possible he only had something like a vasectomy? As strange as it may seem, its possible your cat was vasectomized. You said the problem cat came from overseas. Some European countries strongly oppose neutering. I may be wrong, but I think neutering animals is actually illegal in Germany - at least that's what I've heard. Easy enough to determine whether or not your cat was vasectomized ... although you might feel a little nuts (literally) checking... In the US, vasectomies are usually performed only for catteries and research colonies. Vasectomized males are used to induce ovulation in cycling females -- which reduces the number and duration of estrous periods. We've used vasectomized males in an experimental program in a feral colony with some success. Since vasectomy doesn't produce the behavioral changes associated with neutering (decreased roamÂ*ing, aggression, and urine marking), vasectomy provides no benefit for privately owned pet cats. Phil |
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In the US, vasectomies are usually performed only for catteries and research colonies. Vasectomized males are used to induce ovulation in cycling females -- which reduces the number and duration of estrous periods. We've used vasectomized males in an experimental program in a feral colony with some success. More, please, on the experimental program. Sharon Talbert Friends of Campus Cats |
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In the US, vasectomies are usually performed only for catteries and research colonies. Vasectomized males are used to induce ovulation in cycling females -- which reduces the number and duration of estrous periods. We've used vasectomized males in an experimental program in a feral colony with some success. More, please, on the experimental program. Sharon Talbert Friends of Campus Cats |
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I somehow missed the original posting on this subject so don't know the specifics, Peggy, but your case made me remember Orlando, a kitten we rescued who didn't have testicles at all! The vet even opened him up looking, poor little guy. Sharon Talbert Friends of Campus Cats |
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