my got neutered yesterday. but he didnt change a behaviour even a bit. pls help!

I can still see his balls. I thought neutering will remove their balls. Did i just assume he was neutered?? His agresiveness and wanting to go out is still on going. How is that posibble?? Is the reaction late?? Pls help

Was this kitty mature when he was neutered?  The testicles should have been removed.  If he was mature there will still be a sac there but the testicles should be gone.  If he was mature it will take a while for the testosterone to completely work out of his system.

It takes TIME for the testosterone to get out of his system.  He should be kept inside for at least a week just to heal if he was an outside cat.  His urine may still smell skunky for awhile but that will change over time.  When a cat is neutered, only the glands INSIDE the testicular sacs are removed, not the sacs themselves, so he will still look like a boy.  He will still be basically male, more aggressive than most of the females, rough and tumble, wanting to play and needing exercise if he is young.  Be patient and let a little time pass and you should see his behavior changing to be somewhat calmber, but you didn't say how old he was -- neutered or not, if he's 6 months to 2 years, he's going to be a "boy" before he's a "young man," and for a long time before he's an "old man."

I told the doctor at the vet that he was 1yr old. But he refused and said my cat is 10months. How much longer time will it take to take effect?

I see. I just thought it will take effect right away. So the balls will be smaller than the usual look???

Since he was mature when he was neutered then he will still have a visible sac but it will be slack rather than having the rounded look from the testicles.  Since he was just neutered there is probably some mild swelling as well which should subside soon.

But will take weeks to change his attitudes??

They don't change overnight. There are still hormones in their bodies for awhile. After a short period of time, you'll likely see changes. 

Okay. Thanks everyone. Im in relief now.

Thanks, glad we could help.  If you want to calm him more, try getting some FELIWAY SPrAY, it's a cat pheromone that calms them.  It also comes in a diffuser but that is more expensive.  Just google FELIWAY and you will find it.

kiranesh said:

I can still see his balls. I thought neutering will remove their balls. Did i just assume he was neutered?? His agresiveness and wanting to go out is still on going. How is that posibble?? Is the reaction late?? Pls help

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Neutering is not a 'cure-all' for either inherited or early learned behaviors.  While it does curb several behaviors such as roaming, spraying and aggression, the significance of decline is as individual as the animal itself, how it was raised from infancy, genetics, and training. I am hoping you are not expecting miracles. 

I have two 16-month-old boys. They were both neutered at 4 months for the intended purpose of deterring spraying as they got older as they are both strictly indoor cats. Of course, I didn't want them to get the urge to roam for their instinctual need to mate; nor did I want them to act on their aggressive characteristics due to the both being male.

Even though they were both neutered young, their testicular sacs are still quite visible, but they are smaller and less formed than if the testicles were still present. This is very common and normal. 

Neither has ever sprayed and their extent of desire to roam is limited to sneaking into the hallway of our third-floor apartment. However, I am certain that given the opportunity, both of them would take advantage of the chance to explore the outside world if presented to them. Cats are curious! 

As far as aggression goes... I don't know if being neutered has thwarted this behavior to any degree or not. 

Kricket, my Maine Coon, has never displayed any type of aggression other than what I would deem 'normal predatory behavior' when he is in pursuit of prey (mainly stuffed toys) and 'defensive aggression' when he is stalked by his brother.

For Keeker, my DSH, aggression is in his blood; it's his genetic disposition. While I am the Alpha cat, he never ceases to challenge that position even though he has never mastered it because I keep him in check with redirection. Of my two boys, Keeker is the one who initiates chases and wrestling matches; however, Kricket holds his own in a battle. There are times when I have to give a sharp warning of "play nice!" and an occasional squirt of water from the spray bottle, but I usually allow them to work their differences out on their own. They are, after all, being cats.

At his age, I perceive him as a toddler testing his boundaries for becoming a teenager. Technically, he is still a kitten, even at 14.4 pounds! LOL  

You don't specify the type of aggression your cat has been displaying and there are several different types of aggression; all of which can be minimized with training. But this takes time (it doesn't happen overnight and could take months), patience (it has to be done in a calm manner without becoming frustrated. Your frustration can exacerbate their aggression), and consistency (training or, as I like to call it, conditioning is something that is ongoing. A cat's short-term memory is about 16 minutes, so don't get jacked-up if your cat forgets what he learned yesterday). And NEVER punish your cat physically or verbally!

Talk with your vet regarding your cat's behavior. Be specific and be prepared with notes and photos or videos of him when he is displaying aggression. Note his body posture, what was going on at the time, and how you reacted to it. What might have caused a particular episode and how it was handled is key to training your cat and limit his aggression.  

Give your cat a hug from me and they boys.