Male Cat Behavior

Cats are known to be cunning and selfish by nature. They are also said to be aggressive and independent animals who like to dominate over other animals as well as human beings. However, it has been observed that male cats are said to be more aggressive than their female counterparts, and owners of a male cat can have a tough time handling it.

Although aggressiveness in a male cat is part of its personality, a male cat's high level of testosterone is majorly responsible for its hostile behavior. Therefore, it is said that if one wants to have more control over his male pet cat and make it a more household pet, it is better to castrate it.

A male cat which is not neutered is likely to show all sorts of combative behavior. Male cats are possessive about their territory, and in order to mark their space they usually spray that particular area with urine. They do this not only outside the house, but also indoors.

Another trait that is commonly seen in a male cat is the habit of roaming. Usually, male cats wander away from home in search of female companions to mate with. Sometimes, the cats go so far away from home that they actually forget their way back. Although, most times they reach back home, but this can taker 3-4 days. During their tour outside home, it is likely that they are attacked by other cats or animals. Another common behavioral trait that is found in male cats is the instinct of fighting. When out for a long time, it is not very surprising that they come back all bruised. They also have the natural instinct of attacking other animals at home as well as outside. This is mainly done while fighting for territory or to claim a female feline. Wandering aimlessly can also result in the cat been killed by vehicles and also sometimes in the fights with other cats.

Male cat fights give rise to various wounds and bruises which can be dangerous to the health of the feline. Indulging in fights also makes the cats more prone to the immunodeficiency virus and leukemia virus, which sadly do not have any cure.

Male cats are also believed to make kittens the victims of their aggression. Male cats with their hunting interests happen to kill kittens quite often. However, it is very unlikely that they attack their own kittens.

The only solution of decreasing the aggressive behavior in a male feline is to sterilize it. Many male cat owners tend to wait till the cat grows fully before castrating it, which is not ideal because by that time it would have developed all the aggressive traits, making them irreversible. Experts say that it would be beneficial if a cat is sterilized in the early days so that aggressive traits are not allowed to grow at all. Neutering male cats lessens their need to roam around, which saves them from becoming victims of various accidents. It also reduces their instinct to fight and their act of urine spraying.

Castrating one's cat surely has its advantages, not only for the owner but also to the cat itself. A neutered male cat is less prone to contract feline cancer or any such hazardous diseases. It also decreases the possibility of the birth of many unwanted kittens.

It has been proved that spaying a male cat does have positive effects on its behavior. One must remember that it can be difficult to change certain behavioral traits, however proper training can make the male feline a lovable and less aggressive house pet.