matt1215 0 #1 November 25, 2006 A local neutered tom's taken a liking to my spayed Shadow. Last couple times she's gotten out, he's done something to make her scream/hiss, which is really strange for her. My neighbor and I watched him chase her up my stairs and corner her one night. I can't help but wonder if this neutered tom's horny and going after some sweet sweet pussy, which Shadow undoubtedly is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #2 November 25, 2006 Well, my male cats don't act like that, but I've raised them since they were small kittens and took them in to get fixed at the first sign of sexual maturity- right around 6 months old. If you wait too long, that "Tomcat" behavior (spraying, humping, terretorial agression,etc) is pretty tough to get rid of, from what I understand. (I think some vets feel there are also risks from doing it too soon.) My boys can play rough at times, but they are really sweet, affectionate, even tempered cats! The "UnTom" also might just be playing or he's being terretorial and doesn't want Shadow out and about in "his" neighborhood! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #3 November 25, 2006 I have a feeling it's playing and territoriality, tho the encounters were a few buildings over at my old place. Shadow and Sammy (the ""UnTom") were ferals at one point, probably related. Shadow's been inside with me for a few months so he's probably moved in on her territory. My neighbors who feed Sammy brought him to my old building a few months back from the building where I currently live. They bring him in to feed him, same with Shadow when she gets out. Oh well, yet another reason to keep Shadow in. Sammy's about twice her size and I don't want him to hurt her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #4 November 25, 2006 I've seen neutered "Toms" try to mount spayed females before. I believe the instinct is still there."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 November 26, 2006 I think it's all about territory and dominance...I've had spayed/neutered cats make some amazing sounds and it had nothing to do with sex...just fighting. If you've not ever heard a cat fight, there are compelling reasons it's legendary. No mistaking that noise at all. They're likely just doing the whole dominance thing. Not to worry... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #6 November 26, 2006 I think so too. You right about the sounds of cats fighting, it's tough to imagine a more bonechilling noise coming from her little throat . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #7 November 26, 2006 True there. I think my grandma's spayed lhasa apso had a bit of Mississippi leg hound in her. If dogs do it, I suppose cats would too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #8 November 26, 2006 Our female can howl and hiss like she's being torn apart- when you go check it out, she's perfectly safe and unharmed- usually under the leather chair where the boys can't get to her! (And at least half the time, she starts the brawl!) I had her at the vet's one time and they needed to draw blood. The policy at this animal hospital is to take the animals into another room for blood draws or any type of "procedure"! They were gone a good 10-15 minutes and I could hear her the whole time! If I didn't know my cat and the fuss she can make, I'd have burst into the room and demanded they stop torturing her! Lord only knows what the other clients thought! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #9 November 26, 2006 ...As I read this, my cat Neko is beating up my girlfriend's Schnoodle puppy.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
