Male Cat Behavior

Male cats have distinctive traits that differentiate them from females.

Every cat has a unique personality, but certain behaviors are more common in male cats. These include both healthy personality traits and aggressive behaviors. Fortunately, neutering a male cat can calm the negative traits and highlight the positive ones.

Personality

Though every cat is different, former veterinary assistant Susan Daffron states that male cats are often friendlier and more affectionate than their female counterparts.

Hunting Habits

Male cats are rarely matches for female cats when it comes to hunting. However, a neutered male cat is better able to concentrate on chasing a mouse than others distracted by mating, according to Daffron.

Cat Fights

Male cats are territorial by nature, which leads some to get into fights with neighborhood cats and even other cats in the household.

Aggression

Cat Health Guide states that male cats sometimes redirect their aggression toward a human when their fighting stance is interrupted. Biting and scratching can ensue.

Spraying

To mark their territories, many male cats spray urine. Cats of Australia's article "Feline Spraying" states that studies show neutering eliminates spraying behavior in 77 to 87 percent of male cats.

References

• Pet Tails: Should You Get a Male or Female Cat?
• Cat Health Guide: Male Cat Behavior
• Cats of Australia: Feline Spraying