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My neutered cat is still licking and mounting. Is this normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 lbs

My 6-7 month old cat was just neutered about 2 weeks ago and since then has been licking himself a lot and getting frequent erections (i’m not sure if there’s a proper kitty term for that lol) but sometimes when it happens he will try to mount my leg, etc. Is something wrong? I thought these behaviors were supposed to decrease after a neutering.

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Dr. Elizabeth

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on March 20th, 2019

That is unusual. I recommend to have Severus see the veterinarian to get his bladder checked for any signs of infection or crystals in case this is causing a burning sensation. It’s possible this is coincidental to the neuter procedure. Since he can’t talk and tell you if something is wrong, it’s best to play it safe. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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