Cat sexualised behaviour towards owner

Question
QUESTION: Hi there.  Approx 2 years ago, an un-neutered stray who looked little more than a kitten walked in through the back door.  He's been with me and my housemate (both males) ever since.  At first, he was a biter and a slasher, but with a little firm chastisement he has turned into a beauty of a cat.  He has always shown preference for males and actively disliked a recent girlfriend, but in the past 2 months, he has become overtly sexual towards me and makes frequent and quite aggressive attempts to copulate with my arm.  He will do this in front of people and hiss loudly at anyone who comes to my aid.  I am the only person he does this to, but its becoming embarrassing and something of a chore to shake him off.  He remains un-neutered and I wonder if this plays a part?

ANSWER: Derryl,

By all means get him neutered! It is not good for his mind or his body to leave him in an un-neutered state. It will make a world of difference.

Tabbi



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QUESTION: Many Thanks for your response, and yes, I think its time he was neutered.  But from a behavioural point of view, is this common?  A colleague said it sounds like the cat was taken from its mother at a young age.  I have no knowledge of cat behaviour so all help gratefully received.

Answer
Derryl,

I would say he definitely has bonded with you! (smile). If he was taken from his mother too early he would be suckling on you. Ears, fingers, blankets, etc., not behaving in such a sexual way. Unless of course you have a weird cat that behaves out of the norm! See how he is after neutering, but he SHOULD stop though it takes about a month for the testerone to completely leave their body.

Your cat is more than likely reacting to a female in heat in the neighborhood that he can smell (even if he is an inside cat) and is 'transferring his affections' to you.

Don't scold him for his behavior because he is not being a 'bad kitty', he is just doing what comes a natural to a tomcat with alot of testerone. But also do not pet him because that will stimulate him more. Try to distract him when he gets 'in the mood' with kitty treats or play. A pet laser light is an excellent diversion.

Don't let the behavior go on too long or he will get into a habit of using that behavior as a way to get attention from you.

Let me know how he is after neutering. And feel free to ask questions anytime you have them.

Tabbi