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Why does my neutered cat get aroused and leak when kneading?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

I got a neutered cat yesterday. He has been with a lady who rescued him for two months. He was neutered in December. He seems to be aroused by me when he kneads. He shakes his butt, gets erect, and leaks. Is this something that will go away?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 24th, 2020

Kittyanu is masturbating. It's a normal behavior, and he's learned that it feels good. If he kneads on you and starts this behavior, immediately put him down and ignore him to teach him you do not like that behavior and you will ignore him if he does it.
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