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Expert: - 4/20/2011


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Hi...  i have a male cat 1.5 years old , and i have made him a Castration operation 1 year ago , but i noticed in the last 2 weeks that he is putting a doll beneath him as he is sleeping with it  besides that he is trying to jump over my female cat also.
do you think this is possible ??.... or the operation was not successful enough.

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Rawd,

If your cat was indeed castrated (the testicles were removed) and not given a vasectomy (the testicles would remain in place with the vas deferens being tied off to prevent reproduction) then his mounting behaviour could simply be an issue of dominance in terms of your female cat. As for the doll that he's been sleeping on top of this may simply be that he likes the doll, I have read of instances where a neutered male cat will still develop an attachment to an object and have sexual type encounters (albeit unproductive ones) with that object, but this is quite uncommon. You can remove the doll from him if you'd prefer that he doesn't develop an intimate attachment to it and use basic techniques like squirting him with a water pistol when he tries to mount your female cat to see if that makes any difference in his behaviour towards her.

You may want to have your vet check him over just to ensure that he doesn't have anything going on with his urinary tract in terms of infections or blockages because some male cats will behave oddly if they are experiencing discomfort around their genital area. If you have any further cat related questions or concerns please feel free to contact me again - I'm happy to help in any way that I can.

Kind regards,

Ali

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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.

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I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.

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I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.

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