Male Cat in Heat
The male, or tomcat, may be considered sexually active all the year-round. Sexual maturity may occur in the tom when he is between six and twelve months of age, the average being from ten to eleven months. Toms under six months of age may show sexual interest. They will tussle with a female or male kitten, mounting their backs and perhaps simulating the sexual motions. These actions do not mean your torn is abnormal or oversexed. It is just nature’s way of preparing the cat for his future role as a procreator of his species.
As the tomcat matures, he will show more and more interest in females. He will carefully examine their external genitals, mount them and go through the sexual motions. If a female in heat is nearby, the torn will cry and try to get out. He may spray urine around the room or house. There is nothing abnormal in this ‘expression of his sexual prowess and advertisement of his availability.
Tomcats can be neutered (castrated) to prevent them from roaming and to eliminate the strong odor of the urine. Neutering also tends to make the male more docile and “softens” his appearance. If done early enough, at from five to six months of age, altering eliminates the coarse features of the tomcat.
The operation is safe and simple. The veterinary surgeon anaesthetizes the tom and removes the testicles. Usually there are no complications after the operation.