2 Male Neutered Cats

Question
I have a 6 year old male cat and a 3 year old male cat.  Today I found the 6 year old on top of the 3 year old as if he were about to have sex.  He was holding it on its neck and kneading the younger ones back.  The younger one was just laying there looking out the window and not doing anything.  Is this normal and why was he doing it if they are both neutered?  Thank you

Answer
Linda,

Yes, this is very normal.

There are quite a few neutered cats (usually starting about 3 years old) that start showing tomcat behavior. Some cats have a strong 'male mentality' and though they physically can't do anything they mentally can. Usually the cause for this behavior is that the neutered cat smells a female in heat somewhere in the neighborhood (even if they are inside cats) and react to it. I have been told about neutered males that will hump other cats in the family (as yours is doing) male or female, dogs, peoples legs and arms, and stuffed animals.

When he does that don't get mad at him or scold him because it's nature and he doesn't understand what he is doing wrong. But also don't pet him because that can get him more stimulated. Try to distract him with food or toys. He should quit doing it after a while.

Tabbi