Cat humping my baby

churchnfour · Jan 31, 2016

Okay so for the last week my male cat has been humping blankets but this morning I caught him humping my 2 month old? Why is he doing that? He isn't neutered yet. He started out as a barn cat and I brought him in when it got cold out and he does very well with the kids and dogs so I've decided to let him stay in the house. But this humping behavior is concerning especially since he started doing it to my baby.

margd · Jan 31, 2016

He needs to be neutered as soon as possible. His hormones are urging him to find a mate. Although some neutered cats do continue to hump things, it is greatly cut down and often eliminated entirely.

I'm assuming when you say 2 month old baby that you are talking about a female kitten? Please keep them separate until he has been neutered. He could badly injure her.

Good luck!

talkingpeanut · Jan 31, 2016

I read this as being about a human baby. Please don't leave the cat alone with the baby or allow this behavior to progress. It is hormonal and territorial and should stop with neutering.

churchnfour · Feb 2, 2016

Yes it is a human baby. He usually just naps by her. But I do not leave them alone together. The humping blankets didn't bother me but my 2 month old is just too much. He acted weird too when I tried to correct him and move him into another room.

talkingpeanut · Feb 2, 2016

Yeah, he needs to be neutered asap!

jessica991 · Feb 4, 2016

I know that he's a barn cat you graciously let inside your house for the winter, and neutering seems like an awfully big expense for a barn cat, but it is definitely worth it. Honestly, I don't know if that's how you feel but I grew up on a farm my grandparent's owned and it's kind of how my parents and my grandparents felt so I'm used to that attitude. You did a kind thing letting him inside the house, but neutering him can make your life a whole lot easier. Not sure about his litter box/urinary habits, but neutering usually helps with any of those problems as well. Your intact male cat is programmed to hump anything he can mount on the off chance he gets something pregnant. It's instinct. Your baby is small, breathing, so your cat probably thinks why the heck not? As you're doing, just don't leave them alone together. Invest in getting him neutered asap - it's totally worth it. He won't get any female cats pregnant and perpetuate the cycle of feral cats, which is another plus.

scared cat · Feb 11, 2016

I have 2 sons 10 and 7.. we got them a kitten alsmost a year ago. He's been very well behaved. He cuddles us, and follows us every where. Well I got a very cozy warm blanket for Christmas, we keep it on our couch. Here lately my 7 year old and I have been falling asleep on the couch at night with that blanket. My cat started to cry and paw at my son, acting like he wanted the blanket to his self. I would pull the blanket down and give it to him, but he would still act upset. We thought it was cute and funny because he wanted the blanket so bad, like he owned it or something. Well he scared me tonight. He got on top of the blanket that was on my son, when my son moved my cat tried to bite at his arm. He also got real close to my sons mouth. I threw the blanket on the floor, and what do you know?? He started humping it! ***.. I can't believe this ! I yelled at him, and he started crying back at me. So I picked my son up to take him to bed, and my cat ran and jumped at my legs. My boys will be devastated if we have to get rid of their fur baby! I don't know what to do!

talkingpeanut · Feb 11, 2016

scared cat said:
I have 2 sons 10 and 7.. we got them a kitten alsmost a year ago. He's been very well behaved. He cuddles us, and follows us every where. Well I got a very cozy warm blanket for Christmas, we keep it on our couch. Here lately my 7 year old and I have been falling asleep on the couch at night with that blanket. My cat started to cry and paw at my son, acting like he wanted the blanket to his self. I would pull the blanket down and give it to him, but he would still act upset. We thought it was cute and funny because he wanted the blanket so bad, like he owned it or something. Well he scared me tonight. He got on top of the blanket that was on my son, when my son moved my cat tried to bite at his arm. He also got real close to my sons mouth. I threw the blanket on the floor, and what do you know?? He started humping it! ***.. I can't believe this ! I yelled at him, and he started crying back at me. So I picked my son up to take him to bed, and my cat ran and jumped at my legs. My boys will be devastated if we have to get rid of their fur baby! I don't know what to do!

This is a common occurrence with some cats and certain blankets. There is nothing wrong with this behavior, though it may seem strange to you. He likely didn't mean to be aggressive, but was confused when you yelled at him. Can you put this blanket away for the time being? Is your cat neutered? If not, it is time.

blackcatfan · Feb 12, 2016

As others have said, you need to neuter. I personally would separate him from the baby after neutering for a week, as testosterone remains in the body and can cause the cat to continue humping for a little while after neutering.

cinqchats · Feb 12, 2016

blackcatfan said:
As others have said, you need to neuter. I personally would separate him from the baby after neutering for a week, as testosterone remains in the body and can cause the cat to continue humping for a little while after neutering.

Yes, it can take up to 30 days but a week will make a big difference. There are often low-cost clinics or sometimes feral cat rescues that will help spay/neuter for lower prices.

It's probably the texture of the blanket itself. Is it one of those soft, cushy, microfiber ones?

Most hilarious thing I've ever heard of a cat humping.

rampionrampage · Feb 12, 2016

talkingpeanut said:
This is a common occurrence with some cats and certain blankets. There is nothing wrong with this behavior, though it may seem strange to you. He likely didn't mean to be aggressive, but was confused when you yelled at him. Can you put this blanket away for the time being? Is your cat neutered? If not, it is time.

I had this problem with certain blankets. I keep them rolled up and put away when not in use, and got a new one for the bed. Nothing like waking up in the middle of the night with your cat staring you dead in the face and humping the blanket.

Isn't it easier to get rid of the blanket and not the fur baby, though, @scared cat?

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As for the OP, I agree, try neutering, and keep baby away until you are absolutely sure this is over.

scared cat · Feb 12, 2016

I hid the cozy fleece blanket lol.... so I guess I will wait and see, how he acts tonight!

I have never heard of cats doing this either. I was surprised when I gooled it, and found so many simular situations!

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