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Will neutering or a female cat stop my male cat from wandering?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 10 days old | 8.8 lbs

Can sterilizing a male cat stop him from wandering. Also if I get a female cat will that stop him from wandering?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 11th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tina. Yes, neutering a male cat will decrease his desire to roam. Having a female at home will not necessarily help to keep him home. Neutering will be more effective. I hope this information helps!

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 25th, 2020

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Snowy. Neutering a male cat will decrease his desire to roam in search of a female cat. It may not take the desire away entirely, but it will help. I hope this information helps!

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