The Promiscuous Neutered Male Cat: When The Humping, Jumping, And Thumping Is Too Much
While you expect a male cat who hasn't been neutered yet to act wildly, if your feline friend has been "fixed" but still humps, thumps, and even jumps female cats he encounters, you're probably a little dismayed. Acts like mounting your foot or leg, getting frisky with stuffed animals or pillows, and especially aggravating other animals can be annoying, to say the least. If this all sounds familiar, some tough love may be in order to help your promiscuous cat to finally calm down.
Understand That This Behavior Isn't Completely Abnormal
If your mischievous male was neutered later in life, he's more likely to hold fast to his romantic tendencies. Also, if he's craving attention or experienced trauma, he could be acting overly affectionate to compensate. Males recently neutered also maintain their sexual prowess for a while, until which time as all the male hormones have run their course in his body.
Try Discouraging Your Neutered Male From His Escapades
Especially if he's bothering nearby females or constantly attaching himself to you and other humans, you need to put an end to the cat's behavior. It's never a good idea (nor is it at all effective) to be mean or get physical with your cat; however, there are a few ways to handle your situation that should work over time:
- Firmly tell him, "No!" whenever he starts his antics.
- Spray him once with a water squirter, but if he persists, spray him twice, repeating your "No!"
- Once he subsides, praise him, giving him plenty of love and attention.
- Exercise your cat often by playing around with toys he'll chase, buying him a cat condo or jungle gym, and/or taking him for a walk on a harness if he'll enjoy it.
- If the behavior doesn't stop or becomes increasingly aggressive, you'll need to call your veterinarian.
Ask Your Veterinarian For Help If Needed
Because your vet wants you and your cat to live happily ever after, aggressive or even simply annoying behavior should be brought to their attention. Although there probably isn't anything medically wrong with your casanova cat, he should pay a visit to the pet hospital for a quick checkup and a chance for you to vent your frustrations. Ask the vet about pheromone sprays, which contain chemical-grade scents designed to discourage male cats (or dogs) from acting with sexual aggression or interest. The solution can be sprayed directly on a female (around the tail area) and should also work in general, around the house, to curtail the craziness.
A male cat who humps and thumps around the house may be amusing the first couple times, but eventually these actions get in the way of everyone else in the home, especially female cats. Get serious about the goofy behavior so you can put a stop to it, and involve your vet as soon as you feel it's necessary or if you suspect the neutered male has an underlying issue involved. Although most cats have a little crazy in them, this over-the-top promiscuity is just too much.
Visit your local pet hospital to learn more.
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