Telling the sex of a cat
Telling the sex of a cat
I haven't a clue. I've been on the internet where it tells you the difference is in the space between the back passage and the naughty bits. We have acquired a cat visitor who lives on our terrace. I've poked and prodded and examined but I'm no further forward. Many scratches later, I've now come here for help.
Is there a simple way to tell if "our" cat is male or female. If it's a female I'll take it to the vets to get "done."
Is there a simple way to tell if "our" cat is male or female. If it's a female I'll take it to the vets to get "done."
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I don't have a clue either, but if you plan to take a female to the vets, why not take the cat anyway and let the vet decide the sex
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Re: Telling the sex of a cat
That is also in our plans. The trouble is he / she is a feisty wee bu66er. We have got a cat cage and the little so and so is happy to eat our food and be stroked. I'd need to invest in a pair of builder's gloves before I tackle him (her).
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it's easy. Even as a very young kitten you should be able to see if it's got balls.
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Unless it has already been neutered.El Cid wrote:it's easy. Even as a very young kitten you should be able to see if it's got balls.
Sid
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It is an extremely furry cat. It's hard to see anything let alone balls.
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Try and watch it when it's having a pee.
If it lifts it's tail and points it's backside at a wall and sprays then it is a male who is scent marking his territory.
females usually squat to pee.
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Gerry
If it lifts it's tail and points it's backside at a wall and sprays then it is a male who is scent marking his territory.
females usually squat to pee.
Cheers
Gerry
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Makes no difference - you can still see the sac. I have 4 neutered cats and it's quite obvious. You don't neuter until they are well developed at about 6 months.gerryh wrote:
Unless it has already been neutered.
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Most cats here who have been neutered have had a nick cut out of their ear. This one has ears intact.
Gerry ... nice way to spend a day - watching a cat pee! So far all he / she has done is take a dump on a neighbour's terrace.
Gerry ... nice way to spend a day - watching a cat pee! So far all he / she has done is take a dump on a neighbour's terrace.
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Gerry, I've had MANY male cats and not one has ever peed how you describe, lol!!gerryh wrote:Try and watch it when it's having a pee.
If it lifts it's tail and points it's backside at a wall and sprays then it is a male who is scent marking his territory.
females usually squat to pee.
Cheers
Gerry
If you hold the cat in front of you and lift it's tail, female should have 2 holes fairly close together, males will have the appearance of 3 holes (unless the balls have formed and then it will be quite obvious and between the 2 holes) or if very young, 2 holes widely spaced. How old is the kitty? I usually neuter between 8-12 mths but have just had a 6mth old female come into season who is driving me mental with her squawking, yet her sister is showing no sign whatsoever
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I have no idea how old the cat is. It doesn't look like a stray so it may have been dumped by someone going back to the UK. The cat is also quite timid - except when I rummage about in its nether regions!
Then again it could simply be a house cat who likes spending some time on our terrace. My concern is that I'll suddenly find myself with a whole family of cats on our terrace.
Then again it could simply be a house cat who likes spending some time on our terrace. My concern is that I'll suddenly find myself with a whole family of cats on our terrace.
Dave
Re: Telling the sex of a cat
That usually only applies to stray/ feral cats.Mowser wrote:Most cats here who have been neutered have had a nick cut out of their ear.
We now have 6 cats. All acquired as abandoned kittens.
All have been neutered except for one who is now old enough and is being done next Wednesday.
None have had a nick cut in their ears.
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Gerry
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If it sits in front of the telly it's a male.
If it hangs about the kitchen it's a female
If it hangs about the kitchen it's a female
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Thanks finca - I reckon it's a male.I'll do another check tomorrow.
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Re: Telling the sex of a cat
Our cat loves watching football on TV. She's not maleNimrod wrote:If it sits in front of the telly it's a male.
If it hangs about the kitchen it's a female
Mind you, she also likes to hang around the kitchen - especially if someone is peeling prawns!
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The bit with ears is the chipmunk by the way
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