Does neutering cats make them less active?
Andre Bosco
2025-06-23 21:22:38
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Neutering may also prevent some types of aggressive behavior. The only behaviors affected by castration are those under the influence of male hormones. For example, castration may reduce mounting and marking but is unlikely to reduce anxiety or hyperactivity. Neutered male cats have different energy requirements than intact males. Your veterinarian can advise you on an appropriate daily caloric intake for your cat and can design an appropriate exercise and feeding routine. It is much easier to prevent your neutered cat from gaining weight in the first place than to put your cat on a weight-loss diet. Be sure to provide your cat with plenty of opportunities for exercise. This can include outdoor walks on a leash, outdoor play in a safe enclosure, daily interactive play, and providing food in toys that are scattered throughout the house. Most behavior changes following castration are positive, such as a reduction in undesirable, sexually driven behaviors such as marking. Behaviors that develop independent of hormonal influences, such as hunting, are not affected.
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