He has never sprayed, leading me to believe that he is just one of those cats that will not spray. He definitely doesn't go outdoors, he's very afraid to (doesn't like grass or wind...) and obviously we haven't been encouraging him to get over this fear (not only because of him not being neutered but also because we live very close to a major road)
He's had behavioral problems since we got him from someone on craigslist about 2 years ago,when he was a kitten. He has a lot of energy, more than me or my boyfriend do. We've finally gotten him an appointment to be fixed, but we're still conflicted. I know it will make him healthier in the long run, but I'm concerned about his temperament.
Will he get meaner? Could he start to spray after? Will he lose a lot of his energy? It doesn't seem quite right to take away his energy through surgery just to suit our needs, though if he could calm down a little, that would be nice...
Have you ever felt conflicted before getting your cat fixed? Did you notice a big character change in your cat? Or did a cat that did not previously spray begin spraying after the surgery? If so, how did you fix that? Would getting a 2nd cat (pre-fixed this time,for sure!) help him stay active/enjoy life better?
He's had behavioral problems since we got him from someone on craigslist about 2 years ago,when he was a kitten. He has a lot of energy, more than me or my boyfriend do. We've finally gotten him an appointment to be fixed, but we're still conflicted. I know it will make him healthier in the long run, but I'm concerned about his temperament.
Will he get meaner? Could he start to spray after? Will he lose a lot of his energy? It doesn't seem quite right to take away his energy through surgery just to suit our needs, though if he could calm down a little, that would be nice...
Have you ever felt conflicted before getting your cat fixed? Did you notice a big character change in your cat? Or did a cat that did not previously spray begin spraying after the surgery? If so, how did you fix that? Would getting a 2nd cat (pre-fixed this time,for sure!) help him stay active/enjoy life better?