Do Neutered Cats Still Try to Mate?

Neutered male cats do tend to lose most of their sexual urges, but some tom cats may continue to display signs of sexual desire; ranging from humping inanimate objects, right through to mounting female cats. ... The good news is that the retention of sexual urges is fairly common and does not mean the neutering has failed.

Why is my neutered cat trying to mate?

Even after being neutered, the male may become stimulated enough to try to mount a nearby female cat in heat due to her scent. A neutered male can even display mounting behavior toward a spayed female. ... This behavior may be an indication that the cat requires more attention and constructive outlets for his energy.

Are neutered cats still sexually active?

Although sexual desire will be greatly reduced by castration, some experienced males may continue to show sexual interest in females. "Vasectomies are not performed in cats because this procedure only sterilizes the cat but does not stop production of male hormones."