Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. After she was fixed, she now makes a weird gurgle while tearing about the house, is still prone to pouncing up on a mid-maid bed (she will leap onto the bed when the top sheet is put on, but before the comforter is put on - does a weird little spin like she is looking over her shoulder, then takes off down the hall again). During this time, she may have less of an appetite, which is probably a result of the anesthesia. You name it, she had it.Although fully litter trained, she began leaving little surprises for us, in the bath, on the carpet etc she even weed on the floor when we were both there. To be on the safe side, it’s important to keep your cat inside a small room, in a crate or inside a carrier. sure your cat will quiet down after she's been spayed, u may even see signs and symptoms immediately after or can take some days to settle. https://trupanion.com/blog/2020/04/when-do-kittens-calm-down Marmite&Sushi PetForums Newbie. It would be a total last resort. Mine did around 3 weeks after, he still has short bursts around that time but no where near the same.I think it's a bit weird you'd be considering rehoming tbh, i get a bit fed up of people doing this to your pets, you get them for life not until they start irritating you?! While neutering your dog might help to calm them down a bit, sometimes that’s not the only cause of a dog being a bit much. I know yesterday she was just recovering from surgery so she was very calm and very sweet. When we got home and put her down to rest she started running all over even though she could hardly walk straight. Yes, spaying and neutering your cats will change their personality. Do Border Collies calm down after getting neutered or spayed . If your dog’s hyperactive behaviour is also down to hormones, then neutering should help. There are several things you can do to help your cat recover from its operation and get back to its healthy, happy feline self. My Cat is driving me flipping nuts, she is throwing herself up and down my hallway all night, she is waking the kids up and my neighbours are complaining. The Vet is happy for her to be an indoor Cat, lots of Cats are and he says there is no reason why she can't live a full and healthy life indoors but like i say when we move i will start introducing her to the outside. Can you confine her to one room at night where noise can be minimal? We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. You could try some limited outdoor exercise on a harness and lead for added daytime stimulation and see if that makes an impact. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. If your cat refuses to eat or drink after it has been spayed or neutered, you can try give it some milk, but only if the cat is already used to have it, otherwise it can mask some other reaction to neutering or spaying. Discussion in 'Cat Chat' started by Marmite&Sushi, Oct 14, 2020 at 5:56 PM. Do cats personality change after spaying? She meows at 7 am for food and company - she likes company when she uses the litter tray! Keep me informed. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. This is the time to ask any questions you might have and to make sure that you have the phone number for the vet's emergency contact line, just in case. My children are being woken up every night and this has been going on for a year and i still have her. All cats calm down eventually with age. This is nonsense about putting a curtain up, it will only fuel its behaviour to play even more. If she does not not maybe she is an animal that does need to go outside and a new home would be a very responsible thing to do IMO. I know that none of my boys calmed down one bit after being neutered. My DP planning to buy his DB a car, I don't want him to, Who is BU? It’s natural as a pet parent to be worried about the effects of cat spaying. I normally get my kittens spayed/neutered at around 4 months so they remain quite active and energetic, and get into a whole lot of trouble, even after they have been fixed simply because they are still babies and are curious, are learning, and just have a whole lot of energy to burn. Restless or erratic behaviour; 4. This seems to tire … The first day after, she was pretty calm/tired from the day before. I've also heard of people eliminating daytime feeding and instead "hiding" bits of dry food here and there before bedtime so kitty has to hunt for her food. Hi,I don't know if this thread is still active as the last post was a couple of weeks ago, but I know exactly what you're going through 'TitsalinaBumSquash'. then run as fast as she can up the hallway into the lounge and tear around in there banging into things and knocking things over. If you're worried about how to care for your cat after it’s been spayed (female cats) or neutered (male cats), you’ve come to the right place. She seems to have a bit of anxiety otherwise she is a very good dog and we want to keep her. Allison Bailey to sue Stonewall -thread 2. She settled in fine and was very happy, but then she started going a bit crazy, running around, jumping off the furniture, scratching the window sealant out (I know this is what young cats do) We gave her lots of toys, scratch posts etc. We had another Cat but he passed away, they used to do this together, i wonder if she is missing him, he has been gone 5 months now, they were togerh for 6 months before he died. SHe does have a tree thing and all sorts of toys, she does like to sleep on the bed and i let her but she will only stay thier for a few minutes before starting the crazy behaviour!I will speak to the Vet and ask him for a reccomendation to a Pet bevaviourist. Do Labs calm down after being neutered/spayed? We just brought our 6 mo. As long as care is taken not to shine it in eyes, I find shining a laser pointer from one side of the house to the other is excellent for getting a cat tired out enough during the day to be quieter at night. Your collies’ behaviour depends upon how to train him. Don’t rush his recovery. Your cat may have trouble urinating or defecating for the first two days, or may urinate more than usual. I love my Cat we have had her a year and i would be heartbroken to re home her! Will My Kitten Calm down After Neutering/Spaying? She is being spayed next week as her being season is a nightmare and she is old enough to have it done now. It is much better to let your cat rest throughout the week. She is an indoor Cat and she is a year old. Simply put, this breed is an active one. It is very common for a cat after being spayed or neutered not to have much appetite. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Your cat may be unusually quiet and reserved for a day or two after her surgery. Nell is being spayed next Monday, Eeek ! Please help! For whatever reason the move hasn't gone to plan and we are still in the flat.She can't go out, there is a real thing around here of people stealing unusual coloured Cats, i wouldn't want that to happen. This means that some dogs will “calm down” over the next few months, while others may take years to calm down. My bed in the living room - what would you do? I found that most owners saw the biggest reductions from increased play and exercise. One of the reasons people might think pets calm down and gain weight after spaying or neutering is that because as a female puppy nears physical maturity, she becomes somewhat less physically active and requires fewer calories for energy. Running around like crazy, up the stairs, on counters, not listening. Your vet should tell you about the types of sutures used and will set up any necessary appointments for their removal. She only does it as soon as i have shut the door to go to bed, she will leap down off the bookshelf (her choice bed!) old kitten saw her he started hissing at her and tryed to play/fight with her, but not in their usual way. This is page 1 of 1 (This thread has 20 messages.). It is possible for a female dog or cat that has gone through spay surgery to show signs of heat—bleeding, attracting males, and behavioral changes—after the surgery. Another majo… Will my Cat calm down at night after being Spayed? She has always been happy indoors, prehaps she is bored? if u don't want kittens then don't let her outside or opps u may have at least 5 kittens, like my cat did the other day. Persistent meowing to attract female cats; 3. Please don't use the can of compressed air ,all that will achieve is 2 scared kittens ,once they are spayed they may calm down a little but it isn't a magical procedure and it will take time for them to calm down but even if they do be prepared for the monkey in them to appear from time to time. Seems to work whenever we move our kitty anywhere. I have found that temperament can be impacted after the spaying/neutering process. Observing your cat is an important part of spaying a cat aftercare. Yes, female cats as well as males do calm down after being altered. She only Meows when she is on heat, so that's not going to be a problem after next week, its the banging around, she literally throws herself around the furniture, there is nowhere to confine her, we only have doors on the bathroom and the bedroom and she needs to access the litter trays. The Maine Coon will calm down a little after six months but many will go on to be extremely active throughout their lives. I would actually suggest getting her to hunt for her food during the day to keep her busy during the day there are various strategies for this.Firstly hiding bowls of food around the house, secondly my favourite save toilet rolls to make a toilet roll pyramid then hide bits of kibble in the roll that she has to fish out.Next but a kitty pyramid put kibble in it she has to chase it round the room and pounce on it to get kibble out.Finally once she is an advanced kibble hunter there are kitty kibble puzzles that they have to do a series of actions to get food.FAB did a study several years ago that found that absence of ability to hunt was one of the main things that made indoor cats wired.Once better occupied in their waking hours (you control to be daytime) they then get in their 18 hours sleeping overnight. “As a result, your cat might seem a bit calmer after getting spayed because she no longer will have these cycles.” As for becoming fat and lazy? If i was the sort of owner that would give her away when she annoyed me i wouldn't bother spending money getting her spayed would i?! Each feline is an individual, but expect her hyper nuttiness to go down after she’s spayed. After being spayed, your cat will be tender around the incision for a few days, and may become aggressive if she thinks you are trying to touch it. You could try vetinary valerian on her fur.It comes in a little dropper bottle, and after a few drops she should calm down- maybe try this for a week, to change the behaviour and establish a new habit.Best of luck with the spaying, we are getting our kitten spayed soon (six months, and hasn't been in heat). With that in mind, I’m not sold that the impact is as significant as many think. We have had her for 2 months, we rescued her from the street. my cat has 5 healthy kittens 1 day old. Best of luck with the spaying, we are getting our kitten spayed soon (six months, and hasn't been in heat). To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Male cats typically calm down after being neutered. I am a responsible pet owner and if you knew me or my Cat you would know she gets treated better than some peoples kids do ffs. we have another female cat who we got her quick enough spayed. True, any surgical procedure has its share of risks, but when feline spaying or neutering is performed by expert hands, there should be no reason for worry. So will spaying at this age is going to calm her down? It would be more like her natural behaviour, so might be worth a try. I need to keep her calm right now so she doesn't tear her stitches or hurt her wound. I did plan to introduce her to the outside world when we have moved. In effect, still the active, lovable moody kitty she ever was. Letting the newly neutered/spayed cats move too much can slow down the cut’s healing process. It comes in a little dropper bottle, and after a few drops she should calm down- maybe try this for a week, to change the behaviour and establish a new habit. Four months is a good age to have it done. Download this image for free in High-Definition resolution the choice "download button" below. Male domestic cats, or tomcats, are known to exhibit a number of potentially troublesome behaviours if they are not neutered, and this can be difficult for pet owners to manage. Are Maine Coon Cats Hyper? yes your cat will calm down after she's been spayed, u may see signs straight after or can take a few days to settle. Do female dogs/cats calm down after they are spayed? My cat is 16, has been spayed for 13 of those years and still does this, which I've come to accept as what cats do, but luckily I don't get any complaints from neighbours and it doesn't wake us up, despite living in a house with laminate flooring, not carpets which would muffle the sound.In the absence of doors, can you put curtains up between rooms at night? Can a female dog be in heat after being spayed? However, you should check the area for signs of infection, like redness, swelling or weeping fluids. Today, though, she has been completely out of control hyper. We’ll be back soon with more tips and trends for pets. Will spaying calm a female dog? For example, male dogs may become less aggressive. If you happen upon her making weird kitty faces, it’s the same thing -- she’s being a crazy, but normal, kitten. How to Care for Cats After Spaying We weren't going to get a Cat until we had moved, we were told and promised this would be a matter on months, we rescued the Cat, she was found on the street half dead as a tiny Kitten, i adopted her and saved her. I know Cats are nocturnal to a point but its becoming a real problem.Any advice, suggestions? if u do not favor kittens then do not enable her outdoors or opps u ought to have a minimum of 5 kittens, like my cat did the different day. An unneutered male cat has a lot of testosterone flowing through their bodies, and combined with a curious adolescence attitude – it’s a recipe for trouble. In fact, the name surgery itself sends shivers down our spine. Cats are not meant to be indoors....is there any way that she can be let out once she has been spayed? I'm seriously going to have to consider re homing her if not and we would all be gutted to loose her. Territorial urine spraying; 2. I don't know, but I hope your situation is improving and please think carefully before letting her go. Long-term behavior changes are usually positive if the spay or neuter was performed at a young age. We also live in a flat of which I thought would be fine. Your vet may recommend that she be spayed before 6 months old. Your Maine Coon will therefore also calm down once neutered or spayed. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. To prevent weight gain, decreasing your kitty's diet by about 25 percent to account for a reduction in energy needs is recommended, according to the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. This seems to tire her out, and fingers crossed, it seems to work. See what Mumsnetters thought of Homepride Slow Cooker Sauces. A lot of owners find their dog chills out more after being neutered whether they’re male or female. I came to the conclusion that it was the fact she couldn't get out and that she'd been used to the outside. I don't give a toss about sleep deprivation its the Kids i worry about. While spaying or neutering before six months of age can help with behavior modification, there is no substitute for the time and energy required to raise a puppy or kitten. When our 3 mo. old kitten home from the vet after getting her spayed. At the moment i am getting complaints to my HA from neighbours, i live in a an upstairs flat and i have somebody below me and beside me, they have both complained. They don't have to be anything more expensive than old sheets but the physical barrier may be just enough to discourage her.The play may not be stimulating enough - they are hunters, after all. Spaying removes the uterus, and both ovaries of a female dog whereas neutering remove testicles of a male dog through surgery. When you do pick up your dog after surgery, the vet will probably give you some specific instructions for her care. Thanks for following our blog. Puppies and kittens, like children, require a lot of love, time, and diligence. When do Maine Coons calm down? Has he got any kind of kitty entertainment system, you know like those tree things?Do you think she wants to sleep with you?Have you thought about consulting an APBC behaviourist if it is making your lives hard? My 6 month female kittens got spayed today and the vet advised we keep them calm and they will sleep for 24/48 hours. But the minute I brought them home … Just after bringing my 2 kittens home from being spayed...still obviously a little sedated and out of it! We decided we needed to separate them and put her in the bathroom so she … She does have lots of toys and company. Is the meowing or running on hard floors that annoys your neighbours? To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium - get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. I'd trawled the internet for similar stories but with no success, so I gave her to a family friend, but am regretting it so much. I have a very rowdy puppy who just got spayed. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. It is very hard to deal with that kind of sleep deprivation. An unneutered Maine Coon will be more likely to spray and show aggressive tendencies to other cats. This means that some dogs will “calm down” over the next few months, while others may take years to calm down. My 6 month old girl just got spayed two days ago. I re-homed my 5 month old kitten 4 days ago. I know i got her for life and unless its something unavoidable i will keep her for life. A desire to explore or roam far from home. Umm excuse me? Sorry should have said, you put the drops on her fur at the shoulder, and she licks them off. All vaccination are up to date except she is not spayed. how long after being spayed does a cat calm down is important information accompanied by photo and HD pictures sourced from all websites in the world. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. When she runs around like a crazy girl, chasing after who-knows-what, that’s completely normal. She has only known indoors and is generally happy and healthy, she eats well, uses the litter box that is cleaned regularly and has lots to play with and gets a good fuss and a stroke loads through the day. Border collies indeed calm down after getting neutered or spayed, but it reduces the chances of aggression and some of the dogs’ habits. I keep thinking maybe she would've grown out of it or maybe not, and would that be fair on her to keep her inside. Original Question: Hello, I just adopted 6-year-old Lab mix. Kittens getting hyper after being spayed!! Here's the APBC website if that's any use. If you do not find the exact resolution you are looking for, then go for a native or higher resolution. There is no need for them to become overweight though. Does anyone know if she will calm down after being spayed? She's pretty quiet during the night, though she does run about for about 20 minutes hard playing, at about 11 pm before bedtime. Yes she should calm down. These behaviours include, but are not limited to: 1. Hope this helps u with this problem, ur cats should calm down a little when spayed but still try this. my cat has 5 healthful kittens a million day old. Hoopy - That was my thought, i love my Cat and if she is unhappy indoors then i will re home her, we have been let down about moving and now i can't say how long it will be. Your cat may appear a little lazy because she won’t be performing those mate-seeking behaviors, but ultimately it’s up to you to make sure she gets enough exercise and stays in shape. Joined: Jun 3, 2020 Messages: 7 Likes Received: 4. In general, spayed or neutered kittens may become slightly less active and mellower than they were prior to the procedure. I`ve had all my girls spayed but you soon forget about the trying to keep them calm part !

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