Owners of mustachioed pets decide to castrate their cat for various reasons. For example, a cat constantly meows heart-rendingly, becomes uncontrollable during periods of sexual heat, and marks its territory in a house or apartment. In addition, castration or sterilization may have medical indications for such an operation. But still, this is the only way that will help you forget about your pet’s habits associated with the reproductive instinct.
In this case, it happens that after castration a cat wants a cat, showing sympathy for individuals of the opposite sex. To understand why a castrate continues to be interested in cats and tries to mate with them, you need to know when castration is performed and what the essence of this operation is.
Why is castration performed, at what age should a cat be castrated?
Castration is a fairly simple surgical operation during which the male gonads (testes) are removed. The operation is performed on cats at the age of 9-12 months, after the completion of puberty. Until this age, furry pets do not have sexual instinct.
Castration of a cat performed at an earlier age is fraught with serious consequences and complications. Until 8-9 months, the animal’s body is not fully formed. For example, a cat may have an underdeveloped urinary tract and inflammation often develops after castration. Any problems in the animal’s genitourinary tract will cause urethral obstruction, which can cause death.
The simple procedure is performed under anesthesia and does not pose any risks to the pet’s health, but requires serious postoperative care.
Castration is carried out:
- to reduce the aggressiveness of cats;
- if a domestic cat constantly runs outside during the rut and fights with other males;
- for medical indications (scrotal injuries, congenital pathologies, orchitis);
- if the cat constantly yells, attracting cats, marks the territory (apartment, entrance).
The main purpose of castration, like sterilization, is to deprive animals of reproductive function and to correct behavior in cats that are too temperamental.
To reduce sexual desire, of course, you can use special medications and sedatives. But you need to take into account that such methods can harm the health of a mustachioed pet, for example, provoke hormonal imbalance. Therefore, the surgical method is more preferable.
Hormonal medications will help
Pet stores offer their own solution to these problems.
Hormone-based medications are sold in many pet stores. One drawback is that they are ineffective. The only one who calms down from these pills is the owner himself, while he is going home. The magic pill works something like this: The cat will scream less. The number of screams may decrease, even by half, but he will not stop screaming.
These sleepless nights, no matter what the owner will do to get enough sleep. So you have to turn to professionals at the pet store. Drugs come to the rescue, and not just one, there are many of them. There are also fakes among them, but that's another story.
It’s good if the product consists of chalk, but what if the drug contains hormones. Moreover, the quality and quantity for animals is not regulated by any standards.
It is difficult to imagine what side effects such drugs have. A pet store is not a pharmacy, and drugs are not sold by pharmacists. It is difficult even for a specialist to determine the effect of the composition of the drug on the body. What changes will occur in the endocrine system of the animal under their influence?
Very often, the manufacturer of veterinary drugs does not indicate the composition, indications and contraindications. Let’s put it simply: an incorrectly selected drug can harm your pet.
Castration and sexual desire
Many owners believe that after castration a cat should not show interest in individuals of the opposite sex. In general, this is true, and after removal of the testes, males do not experience attraction to females. But there are also exceptions. Owners notice that some cats' behavior remains the same as before castration. Let's try to figure out why the cat continues to get excited.
As already noted, according to veterinarians, it is best to castrate cats at the age of 8-10 months. If the cat tasted all the delights of sexual life before the operation and had contact with females, the body begins to produce sex hormones. Moreover, not only the testicles are responsible for their production, but also the adrenal glands and the pituitary gland, which, remembering the sensations received, synthesizes the necessary substances. This is why castrated cats continue to want cats and try to mate with them.
Cats need to be castrated before the pet experiences the joys of sex.
Even if castration is carried out at 8-10 months, in young males after castration the body, in particular the adrenal glands, will produce testosterone for some time. It is this hormone that is responsible for the sexual desire of males, so for several months the pet will be interested in individuals of the opposite sex.
Another reason for this behavior of males can be called too early castration or a mistake by a veterinarian. During an operation performed at an early age, due to the incompetence of the surgeon, part of the testis may be preserved, which will produce sex hormones.
In addition, the veterinarian, due to inattention or inexperience, may not inform the owners that one testicle remains in the peritoneum (cryptorchidism). Therefore, if you decide to castrate a cat, do not skimp on the procedure; trust your pet only to experienced veterinarians with a good reputation.
Attempt to attract attention
At times the pet walks and screams for no reason
Why does he do this? Animals are trying to attract attention. Adults are clearly aware that people respond to loud meows and do everything to achieve what they want.
In some cases, with the help of an ora, a cat begs for a treat or food. If the reason for the scream is not clear, the pet should be fed. The reason for the screaming may be a long stay without the owner
With the help of an ora, he wants to attract the attention of the owner, thereby receiving his portion of love and care. You can calm down the fluffy by playing and talking to him
Important! You cannot leave your pet alone for a long period of time. When leaving home, provide your pet with the essentials - toys and food.
Fluffies quickly become attached to their owners. Therefore, if you leave an animal alone, the pets become gloomy and sad.
Other reasons
Cat owners often prefer vasectomy and chemical sterilization. In the first case, the testes are not removed, but only the spermatic cord is ligated. Despite the low-traumatic nature of this technique, this procedure is not very effective and does not give long-lasting results. After some time, in any case, sooner or later, males will manifest sexual instincts and the only way out is to carry out a repeat operation, complete castration.
Before making a decision to castrate a cat, we recommend that you learn in more detail about the methods, consequences, and possible risks of the chosen method.
How often does heat occur?
After giving birth, some pets ask for a cat within a month and a half
The process of “spring” in a cat is divided into three periods:
- proestrus;
- estrus;
- metestrus.
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The beginning of estrus is proestrus. This period lasts 4 days. Already at this time, the cat’s genitals secrete a clear liquid, the cat is not yet accepting the cat, but external signs of hunting are present.
The first symptom of approaching heat is increased tenderness towards the owner and others.
Duration is on average 7 days. The older the animal, the longer the hunting period lasts.
Behavior of cats after castration
As a rule, if the castration operation is carried out according to all the rules, the cat’s sexual instincts gradually disappear over the course of several weeks or months. The duration of this period depends on the individual, physiological characteristics of the body, age, and temperament of the cat.
At first, if the cat has already had contacts with females, the male may show interest in the cats and even try to cover them. Although interest will not be expressed as clearly as before the operation. There's nothing wrong with that. Of course, in veterinary practice there were isolated cases when a castrated male mated with a cat, and she gave birth to offspring. But this is an exception to the rule and most likely this is explained by a violation of the rules of castration.
Some owners of cats who have preserved their sexual instinct do not take any measures if, for example, there is a female in the house who, for one reason or another, should not have offspring. Contact with a castrated cat has a calming effect on the cat and does not harm its health.
It is also worth considering that if two or three males live in a house and one of the pets is unsuccessfully castrated, a “he-she” relationship often develops.
How not to behave
Of course, the patience of any person is by no means unlimited. Your cat has been treated kindly, fed, watered, neutered - and still continues to scream? Do not rush to grab a broom or, even worse, raise your voice at your pet. Violent measures will not help here. The cat may become frightened or offended, and in this case he may begin to take revenge. It is almost impossible to predict exactly how. Animals are subtle psychologists. They know your most vulnerable spots very well. Rest assured, this will not end peacefully. New wallpaper torn to shreds, puddles in the bed and unattractive piles in shoes are just a small part of what an angry cat is capable of.
What to do if a cat wants a cat after castration
If a castrated cat continues to get excited at the sight of a female, shows anxiety, wants to constantly walk, leaves marks in the house or apartment, consult a veterinarian. The specialist will select hormonal medications and sedatives to correct your pet’s behavior.
If the cat gets very angry, shows aggression, begins to meow heart-rendingly or pesters females living in the same apartment, spray water on it or distract its attention with a treat or toy. This will not cause any harm to the pet, but will moderate its ardor.
As sedatives, cats can be given “Kot Bayun”, “Stop-stress”, “Xylazin”, “Fitex”, “Fospasin”. Regarding the choice of medications, dosages, and frequency of administration, consult your veterinarian.
The main reason for the preservation of the sexual instinct in cats is incorrect or untimely castration.
If the operation is performed according to all the rules, there is no need to worry if the cat shows interest in females. Be patient. Over time, the behavior of a mustachioed pet stabilizes. The cat will become calmer, more peaceful, and hormonal levels will normalize. To make the male calm down faster, surround the cat with affection, care, and attention.
