Can a female cat be unfixed?
The Consequences of an Unspayed Cat. If it turns out your female cat has not been spayed, you should schedule her surgery as soon as possible. Spaying involves removing her uterus and ovaries and is done under general anesthesia. Cats can be spayed at any age as long as they are considered healthy.
Why does my male cat keep attacking my female cat?
It almost seems like your male cat may have something medical going on, rather than behavioral. Pain can make a cat lash out at another cat. If it does turn out to be behavioral, have you tried daily play sessions with each cat?
What kind of aggression does a neutered cat have?
I have seen several cases of aggression by neutered male cats to females that takes the form of sexual aggression.
What are the risks of having an intact female cat?
Intact females have a higher risk of mammary and uterine cancer and serious uterine infections. Intact females who are allowed to roam will often fight with other females, and they incur the same risk of injury and disease as males. And, of course, having a litter is risky for females, especially if they are still no more than kittens themselves.
Why does the new cat attack the old cat?
The new cat will almost “stalk” the old cat, or rather she’ll watch her from afar, and then if the old cat walks by, the new cat springs out and either chases her and tackles her, or ends up cornering her in the living room. So you think I should NOT punish the new cat or interfere when she attacks?
Who is the male cat that attacks the female cat?
My wife and I are at our wits end with two of our cats and want to see what advice people have for us. Here’s the problem: Larry, a male, stalks and attacks Curly Sue, a female.
Why does my cat attack me out of nowhere?
Although owners often report a cat attacking out of nowhere, cats often exhibit subtle changes in body positioning before launching into an actual act of aggression. These postures may be a clue in pinpointing the trigger for the aggressive behavior, as well as a much-needed warning before future attacks.
How can I Stop my male cat from attacking my female cat?
You don’t want your male’s toy to smell like the female. Also, be sure to put up the toys when done with your play session. This will help your cats look forward to the play sessions each day because it’s the only time they get to play with that particular fun toy. And be sure not to use a laser pointer because this frustrates many cats.
Why do male cats fight with other cats?
Male cats in particular are biologically wired to fight with other male cats when females in heat are present. If you see two cats fighting, do not physically intervene because you will almost certainly become the target of the cats’ aggression. 4. Cats Can Get Aggressive Due to Frustration