Sexual Behavior in Neutered Male Cats

** Typical Sexual Behavior in Neutered Male Cats **

The typical sexual behavior in neutered male cats includes irritability, increased aggression, howling during the night, frequent urination, increased smell of urine, loss of appetite, and increased desire for female cats. These behaviors usually appear after the cat reaches sexual maturity at 8-10 months, and usually last for 7-10 days. If the owner does not intend to let the cat breed or the cat's sexual behavior seriously affects daily life, it is recommended to have the cat neutered in time.

Usually, male cats become sexually mature at 8-10 months old, and then exhibit sexual behaviors. Sexual behavior usually occurs in spring and autumn, with an interval of one week between each episode, lasting 7-10 days each time.

When a male cat is in heat and has a strong desire to go outside but cannot, its temperament becomes very irritable and restless. It may start to roll around or constantly twist its body, and even become aggressive towards people or other animals. The cat may also emit harsh howls during the night.
Another symptom of sexual behavior in male cats is frequent urination, with an unusually strong smell of urine. Additionally, the cat may adopt a standing position with its tail raised, spraying urine everywhere to spread the smell and mark its territory or attract female cats. Some male cats may even exhibit mounting behavior on female cats who are not in heat or on soft objects.
Affected by hormones, male cats in heat are prone to emotional disorders. If there are no female cats around, the cat may stop eating. Moreover, if the cat cannot find a female cat, it will try every means to escape, which can lead to dangerous situations such as falling from heights or running away from home.

Therefore, if the owner does not want the male cat to breed, it is recommended to have the cat neutered in time. This can not only alleviate the suffering during the heat cycle but also reduce the likelihood of various reproductive system diseases, thus extending the cat's lifespan.