Hi, this is my first post. I seem to have missed the introductions board, so if someone could point the way I would be most appreciative.
We adopted Greystone, a 2-5 year old persian about a year ago. He was declawed when he came into the shelter, but was not neutered until right before we brought him home. Greystone is unlike any cat I have had before and is great fun all the time
The problem is, he has taken to humping things. Especially my fathers leg, but anything will do in a pinch. And screaming like, well, a cat in heat when he does it. I've never heard of a cat doing this and have no idea why he would start doing it now.
We have tried a squirt bottle, which works for a minute, but as soon as our gaurds are down, he's back and mounting again. His other favorite target is the couch.
Why is he doing this and how can I make him stop. I swear it's like lving with chester the molester.
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Cat Humping
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Hi There,
Welcome to the Board!
It isn't unusual for neutered male cats to mount things and/or other animals. This seems to be more common when males are neutered as adults. However, my oldest boy, Timothy, was neutered as a kitten and has always been a mounter. This behavior doesn't bother me as long as he isn't mounting one of the other cats.
There is a possibility that a cat that is suddenly mounting may have a urinary tract infection or even crystals. For this reason, I highly recommend a visit to the vet, not only for an exam, but to have a urinalysis done. I would do this ASAP so that if treatment is needed it can start right away.
Please keep us updated on how your kitty does.
Regards,
PHKitkat
He has had problems with crystals about a year ago but has been normal ever since. Well as normal as he gets. I wouldn't be so bothered by it if he would just quit mounting the family.
I've never seen him make a move on one of the dogs (He is an only cat), but he is afraid of one of them. Any advice oh how to stop this?
Hi,
I think that first you have to find out for sure that your kitty is now free of crystals. They tend to recur in many cats, even those who are on special diets to try and prevent them.
If your vet says that your kitty is infection and crystal-free, then you can work on behavior modification.
Regards,
PHKitkat
