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My outdoor male cat fights. Can neutering prevent future attacks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 24 days old

My male cat is 7 months old . He has beaten by local old male cat brutally . it is almost impossible for us to stop our pet from going outside & this case has happened several times. So what can I do? Should I do neutered to my cat?doing Neutered my cat can be a solution of this problem?

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 16th, 2017

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Vanilla has been having issues with another cat. While neutering may help improve the problem, it may not resolve it completely, especially if the other cat is neutered. As you mentioned, ideally Vanilla would be an indoor only cat to ensure that he doesn't get into any fights, and his desire to roam may lessen with neutering as well. I would recommend he be neutered, and you try your best to keep him inside as much as you can to eliminate the possibility of a fight. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 17th, 2019

    Yes, castration might help. It is not a guarantee but it is your best chance at preventing the fighting. At his age the behavior may already be ingrained in him. It is always best to castrate them early (like 4-6 months of age).

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