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What behavioral changes can I expect after neutering my tomcat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 5 lbs

is neutering a good option? what changes will I see in my tomcat

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 17th, 2017

Hello and thank you for your post! In regards to neutering, we typically see changes in aggression and marking. The aggression towards other animals or humans many times will lessen. Marking behavior will sometimes lessen after a neuter but not in every case.

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