My intact male cat tries to mount new female. Is she in danger?

It does usually take a few months for all the hormones to dissipate post neutering, however if the cat was neutered at a much older age, he may still have some of the behaviors/interest even without the ability. Keeping the cats separated if this behavior occurs, or even adding in a pheromone diffuser (such as Feliway) may help with inter-cat interactions.

It may be due to him being intact. Neutering may help, but will not be a quick "off button". It will take several weeks for testosterone levels to decrease. When you see him mounting, immediately correct him. Be consistent and be firm.If he persists, move him to another room until he settles down.

Intact male cats can and do fight over things such as territory and females, so to answer your question, yes they can hurt each other if they get into a fight. Intact cats will also spray urine all over the house to mark their territory, which smells terrible and is very hard to get out. I would recommend having them both neutered to reduce any aggressive behavior as well as urine marking, which it sounds like you are seeing if they are fighting enough to cause a cut. Gently wash the cut with warm water and antiseptic soap. Keep the area clean and dry, and monitor for signs of infection which include redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, and pus. Should you see any of those signs, the cat will need to see the vet for antibiotics. In the meantime, I'd make an appointment to have them both neutered. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Cats can exhibit mounting behavior of other cats and objects like pillows. The behavior is generally benign (there is not penetration) unless one cat bites the back of the neck too hard (this could break the skin an cause an abscess). Most cats will not tolerate this and will let the other cat know. Certainly stop the behavior is one cat is being bullied or there is a risk of physical harm. Some play behavior can also look like mounting (with mouthing, climbing on the other cat) but it's just wrestling. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, and thank you for your question. It is definitely possible that your male is trying to mate with your female. While unlikely, it is possible for your female to get pregnant at an early age (though typically not until 5 months or older), so I would recommend separating them until you can get them both fixed, at least so your female is not being constantly harassed by your male. I hope this helps, and that your cats are otherwise happy and healthy!

She will probably not let him come around her. A male cats penis has little barbs or spines on it so it won't be comfortable for her to let him mate her. Male cats can also spray their urine to mark their territory which is very smelly. I would recommend having him neutered. Good luck and kisses to both!

Hi there! Behavioral issues in cats can definitely be frustrating. Obsessive mounting can often be attributed to underlying anxiety. I would recommend trying an anxiety reducing pheromone product called Feliway. It comes in diffusers, sprays, and collars and often helps multi-cat household behavior problems. If there is no improvement with Feliway, I would recommend talking to your vet about putting Max on a trial of anti-anxiety medication to see if that helps.