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Odd sexual behavior in my cat

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Omelet
Omelet

My 14yr old neutered male cat has been, on more than one occasion, caught ahhhh....trying to "do" his housemate. The thing is his house mate is Purranha who is 5 and they have both been neutered since they were kittens. I managed to get a picture but i don't think i need to explain what could be considered kitty porn. (groan, sry for the bad joke). Omelet's regular vet has noticed a heart murmur and an enlarged thyroid in him, but she says that is not unusual in a cat of his age. He also has anxiety issues if I am away for more than several days. (I prefer to have my guys at home with a cat sitter, usually my roommate, whom he knows well rather than boarding them). I am wondering if there is something with him that i should worry about or is he just being a dirty old man...Otherwise he eats well and just goes about the daily business of being a spoiled indoor only housecat.... Kristin

Symptoms: Behavioral

One Response to “Odd sexual behavior in my cat”:

  • Veteran Advisor Helen Fines says:

    December 27th, 2007 at 10:43 AM

    Hi,thanks for you question, and your sense of humour! The sexual mounting behaviour that Omelet is showing can be a learned behaviour- meaning that even though the hormonal drive has long been removed, they still remember it's fun! The reason it is increasing may well be related to his hyperthyroidism- as it increases activity of all kinds. Did your vet suggest treating his enlarged thyroid? Although it isn't unusual in elderly cats, it should be possible to slow the progression of the illness and improve some of the symptoms.

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