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Greetings.
First, allow me to explain why my female hasn't been fixed (as I am sure some would have my head for whatever reason).
- I have had my female cat for 2 years now. I never went to get her fixed because I have heard horror stories of animals dying during the surgery, or complications in general (I am sure these occurrences are rare) and since she was an only cat I didn't see a issue with being natural for a while. I have EXTREME paranoia due to a brain disorder I suffer that I will not disclose (I do not know if my mental illness contributes to the severity or if it is just how everyone else feels), because I feel if I lose my cat any time soon it may spell disaster for me. I do not want to go into specifics. I do however view her as my emotional support. She has kept me from many poor decisions and I love her more than anything.
Anyhow, after research, I begin to think the pros of spay outweigh the cons/potential risks (I read females that aren't fixed are prone to specific cancers more than fixed cats, etc) so I do think I'll see to having it done.
Anyway, recently I "adopted" a 2 year old Sphynx male cat from a family that was moving and had to get rid of him. They were a little shy about answering my questions regarding his vet work (?) and if he'd had paperwork at all- they only said he was neutered and UTD on his shots. He did not come with any papers or anything.
I believed them about the neutered part, given the breed is so expensive and I assumed most breeders sold only fixed kittens.. assuming they got him from a breeder when he was a kitten. I am tempted to ask them again.
Well, he gets along well with my female- a bit too well? I walked in on them mating when I heard my female screaming loudly a few days ago. It nearly sent me into a heart attack.
I have read that some males will mate even after being neutered. Is this true?
I plan on taking them to the vet & I have an appointment to have things checked out but I am curious on anyone else's thoughts about it before I go.
Also, he has sprayed around my house some... I purchased some cat diapers and he's quit doing it ever since wearing those around for periods of time. I also use spray stuff called Feliway (if I recall correctly) that everyone was recommending.
Just adding that in case of any significance.
Thanks for reading.
*also, apologies for adding so much personal detail- I know it bothers some people (for reasons unknown to me) but sometimes I feel like people demand I justify my decisions (and lack thereof?) regarding my pets.
Though, judging by threads/posts I've read in the past, this forum seems rather void of trolls. So, thank you again for being a polite community & I look forward to any and all responses.
First, allow me to explain why my female hasn't been fixed (as I am sure some would have my head for whatever reason).
- I have had my female cat for 2 years now. I never went to get her fixed because I have heard horror stories of animals dying during the surgery, or complications in general (I am sure these occurrences are rare) and since she was an only cat I didn't see a issue with being natural for a while. I have EXTREME paranoia due to a brain disorder I suffer that I will not disclose (I do not know if my mental illness contributes to the severity or if it is just how everyone else feels), because I feel if I lose my cat any time soon it may spell disaster for me. I do not want to go into specifics. I do however view her as my emotional support. She has kept me from many poor decisions and I love her more than anything.
Anyhow, after research, I begin to think the pros of spay outweigh the cons/potential risks (I read females that aren't fixed are prone to specific cancers more than fixed cats, etc) so I do think I'll see to having it done.
Anyway, recently I "adopted" a 2 year old Sphynx male cat from a family that was moving and had to get rid of him. They were a little shy about answering my questions regarding his vet work (?) and if he'd had paperwork at all- they only said he was neutered and UTD on his shots. He did not come with any papers or anything.
I believed them about the neutered part, given the breed is so expensive and I assumed most breeders sold only fixed kittens.. assuming they got him from a breeder when he was a kitten. I am tempted to ask them again.
Well, he gets along well with my female- a bit too well? I walked in on them mating when I heard my female screaming loudly a few days ago. It nearly sent me into a heart attack.
I have read that some males will mate even after being neutered. Is this true?
I plan on taking them to the vet & I have an appointment to have things checked out but I am curious on anyone else's thoughts about it before I go.
Also, he has sprayed around my house some... I purchased some cat diapers and he's quit doing it ever since wearing those around for periods of time. I also use spray stuff called Feliway (if I recall correctly) that everyone was recommending.
Just adding that in case of any significance.
Thanks for reading.
*also, apologies for adding so much personal detail- I know it bothers some people (for reasons unknown to me) but sometimes I feel like people demand I justify my decisions (and lack thereof?) regarding my pets.
Though, judging by threads/posts I've read in the past, this forum seems rather void of trolls. So, thank you again for being a polite community & I look forward to any and all responses.
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