Testosterone: A potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics.
TICA: Acronym for The Independent Cat Association.
Testosterone-responsive - old castrated males - rare
Low androgen levels suspected
Castration-responsive - intact males with normal, descended testicles ...
You should note that male cats will take some time to flush all testosterone and semen out of their systems. There have been recorded cases of "neutered" cats impregnating female cats shortly after their operation.
Regardless of which category we are talking about, most of the unwanted characteristics or conditions are caused by the male hormone testosterone, which is produced within the testicle.
It has been suggested that activity of the supracaudal organ around the base of the tail depends on testosterone (the male hormone). Stud tail is most common in entire males, but, despite its name, is also seen in neuters and females.
The testicles remain in the scrotum and continue to produce testosterone. The cat will continue to perform all the objectionable male behavior: territorial urine spraying, roaming, fighting, and the arduous pursuit of females in heat.
 See also: Hormone, Neuter, Ovaries, Testicles, Parasite
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