Neutering and territory questions

I have a few questions regarding neutering:

1. Can my feral get all of his shots, wormed, heart wormed and a spot on flea treatment at the time of neuter? I really would like to get it done all at one time as this vet visit is going to freak him out.

2. How long does he need to stay indoors after being neutered?

3. Could he lose his territory after being neutered? I read on another site that this was possible?

Thank you.

ShellyChip said:

 
I have a few questions regarding neutering:

1. Can my feral get all of his shots, wormed, heart wormed and a spot on flea treatment at the time of neuter? I really would like to get it done all at one time as this vet visit is going to freak him out.

2. How long does he need to stay indoors after being neutered?

3. Could he lose his territory after being neutered? I read on another site that this was possible?

Thank you.

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1.  Yes, if he is healthy it shouldnt be a problem.  Especielly as he is male, and the operation is no big bizness.  With a female, perhaps weak by starvation, it could be another matter.   In the latter case I would recommend two or even three different occasions.

2. A healthy male  can if necessary be let out after a couple of hours, when you are sure he is awake, and no problems with after narkose.

Succesful semiferales have typically healing meat and immune system high above average.  Its given, otherwise they would  go downward and perish  in weeks or at longest months...

But if you can, its swell he may be inside up to two days, unless he protests to violently of course.

3,   Im not sure what you mean.  Of course he will lose his territory, this the the point of neutering him.  Ie he will not longer need to patrol and protect a big territory.  Nor have the urge to fight for it against any who dare to look at that territory.  There after he will be entirely contend with a core territory - and yes, the core territory he may still defend. Even vigorously if need be.  He will also have much easier to be accepted into colonies of females and neutered cats. Where he as a fertile tom wouldnt be welcome..

If you mean "will he be chased away from his territory," then probably not.  In fact, as a neutered (and therefore less threatening) male, he should be welcomed into a colony.  He may still wander his route but he probably will not wander too far from home base - the food source.

I usually hold males overnight, unless they are really nuts in the trap/crate.  As long as he is fully awake, he should be good to let go.  You may not see him for a few hours or days but I'm betting he will return.

Yes, I was wondering if he would lose his territory and not be able to come to my house anymore.

ShellyChip said:

Yes, I was wondering if he would lose his territory and not be able to come to my house anymore.

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Does he live (and eat) somewhere far away from your house? If not, he'll likely still come for meals. Neutered cats defend a much smaller territory, but they also get a "free pass" from tomcats to go through their territory without being challenged. So, while their territory does get smaller after neutering, they also have greater freedom of movement in other cats' territories (of course depending on the individuals involved). It takes a while for the hormones to leave their bodies so you might not see a huge difference until next spring.