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Masturbation is not reported as a problem in the cat as frequently as in the dog, although owners are more likely to report it in castrated male cats (Beaver 1989). Female cats under the influence of prolonged estrogen, such as a cat with an ovarian remnant, ovarian tumors, or exposure to human estrogen creams, are more likely to masturbate (Kling et al. 1969). Females who masturbate rub their anogenital area against the floor. They may also vocalize and groom their genital area.

Masturbation in the intact male cat is most common in the laboratory setting. Masturbating male cats rub their perineal area on a surface or manipulate the area with their paws. The behavior becomes pathological when an animal performs it to the exclusion of normal behaviors, such as eating, drinking, and environmental investigation. Masturbation can lead to increased infection or trauma of the prepuce, penis, or vulva.