I don't have much knowledge about what is normal in a cat, especially male cats. Ritz is my first cat ever and female. I've done a lot of TNing but never socialized a cat on my own.
Hercules has always been inordinately friendly, especially for a stray/dumped cat. At the cat colony, he would routinely climb on my lap and scent mark me all around.
About six months after I TNRd him, he showed up at the colony with a chunk of fur missing around the side of the neck area that had been professionally cleaned and sutured.
I decided to remove him from the colony on Saturday because of the bitter cold weather (and snow is predicted). He is settling in nicely. He continues to scent mark me and often rolls on his side, exposing his belly.
BUT (you knew there was one), this morning around midnight I woke up to some gentle yeowling. I went in to see him and he could not get enough loving. Climbed on my lap, scent marked me continuously; at one point I cradled him in my lap, belly up, his head in my paw, my thumb gently rubbing his area above the nose. He didn't really stick his butt up high but again he couldn't get enough loving from me.
Hercules was neutered in May 2012 by a high volume, low cost, well respected organization (TNRd). He has some 'jewels; outside he is clearly male.
I know it is possible but unlikely that a cat is a Hermaphrodite. My question is: what medical tests are performed to confirm whether he is 'heat'. And when/if I do introduce Ritz and Hercules, what behavior may I expect from Hercules if in fact he goes in/out of heat.
I don't expect to introduce Ritz to him soon. He is in the process of being dewormed--prescription dewormer from a cat sanctuary where I volunteer. Might have some allergies or herpes (sneezes occasionally). He is negative for FIV/FelK. Not microchipped.
I do not know whether I will keep Hercules, it depends on Ritz. I do plan on keeping him until at least mid March when the weather gets warmer and when a winter coat isn't necessary. And if I keep Hercules, I will get pet insurance (I have it on Ritz.)
Thanks for reading and any advice.
Hercules has always been inordinately friendly, especially for a stray/dumped cat. At the cat colony, he would routinely climb on my lap and scent mark me all around.
About six months after I TNRd him, he showed up at the colony with a chunk of fur missing around the side of the neck area that had been professionally cleaned and sutured.
I decided to remove him from the colony on Saturday because of the bitter cold weather (and snow is predicted). He is settling in nicely. He continues to scent mark me and often rolls on his side, exposing his belly.
BUT (you knew there was one), this morning around midnight I woke up to some gentle yeowling. I went in to see him and he could not get enough loving. Climbed on my lap, scent marked me continuously; at one point I cradled him in my lap, belly up, his head in my paw, my thumb gently rubbing his area above the nose. He didn't really stick his butt up high but again he couldn't get enough loving from me.
Hercules was neutered in May 2012 by a high volume, low cost, well respected organization (TNRd). He has some 'jewels; outside he is clearly male.
I know it is possible but unlikely that a cat is a Hermaphrodite. My question is: what medical tests are performed to confirm whether he is 'heat'. And when/if I do introduce Ritz and Hercules, what behavior may I expect from Hercules if in fact he goes in/out of heat.
I don't expect to introduce Ritz to him soon. He is in the process of being dewormed--prescription dewormer from a cat sanctuary where I volunteer. Might have some allergies or herpes (sneezes occasionally). He is negative for FIV/FelK. Not microchipped.
I do not know whether I will keep Hercules, it depends on Ritz. I do plan on keeping him until at least mid March when the weather gets warmer and when a winter coat isn't necessary. And if I keep Hercules, I will get pet insurance (I have it on Ritz.)
Thanks for reading and any advice.