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What do unneutered male cats tend to do, per iCatCare?

Roam far from home and spray pungent urine.

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  1. Sleep more than neutered cats
  2. Never leave the yard
  3. Roam widely and spray pungent urine ✔

Why: Intact males go looking for mates, roam far and may not come back. They also mark territory with strong-smelling spray, sometimes even in the house.

Huh, didn't know that: iCatCare says kittens can reach sexual maturity from around four months old.

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Answer: Roam widely and spray pungent urine. Intact males go looking for mates, roam far and may not come back. They also mark territory with strong-smelling spray, sometimes even in the house.

  1. iCatCare, Neutering your cat icatcare.org/articles/neutering-your-cat
    Unneutered male cats will roam across a large area away from home and may not return.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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