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Can neutered male cats still reproduce?

Can neutered male cats still reproduce?

Although sexual desire will be greatly reduced by castration, some experienced males may continue to show sexual interest in females. “Vasectomies are not performed in cats because this procedure only sterilizes the cat but does not stop production of male hormones.”

Can a neutered male and female cat live together?

Unfixed male cats are driven by their hormones, and as a result can get very territorial and competitive with others. Allowing two unneutered male cats to live together is often a recipe for disaster, especially when an unfixed female in heat is nearby!

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.

Can two male cats live in peace in one home?

I’ve had 2 male cats live in peace in the past. But one was willing to be submissive to the other. The 2 neutered males I have now are often in conflict. But it is not very serious as they don’t hurt each other. They get along most of the time and can often be found napping on the same bed, but not cuddling.

Can you have more than one male cat?

Seems like a lot of people here have several male cats. Maybe it depends on what age they were when they were neutered. Or maybe it is all due to temperament or personality. Neither of my boys will allow the other to be dominant. And they are very jealous of each other.

Unfixed male cats are driven by their hormones, and as a result can get very territorial and competitive with others. Allowing two unneutered male cats to live together is often a recipe for disaster, especially when an unfixed female in heat is nearby!

I have seen several cases of aggression by neutered male cats to females that takes the form of sexual aggression.

Is it OK to have two male cats together?

Two Male Cats Together. “Forcing” a pair of male cats to share the same roof isn’t always easy as pie, especially if the little guys aren’t neutered. Talk about major dominance issues, from one cat spraying to mark his turf to the other instigating some full-out physical attacks.

Can a fetus be Super masculinized in a cat?

It has been shown in rodents but not yet in dogs and cats that a male fetus flanked on either side by other male fetuses can be “super-masculinized” by transamniotic transfer of small amounts testosterone from its two neighbors.