RE: Spraying Cat
It doesnt quite make sense to me that he would spray not only the food he didnt want but the food he did.
I have a neutered male too who sprays and I have tried everything. Now I just tape up pieces of tissue paper where he sprays and replace them as needed.
We have a lot of cats in our neighborhood and I know he is going crazy with worry that someone will try to push him out of his neighborhood. So I understand him.
Something else may have recently changed and he is feeling uneasy. It may be no big deal to you but to him it is very worrisome. Having thrown him out of the house will only make him more anxious. A new pet, new family member, a recent move, something going on with the neighborhood.
I know it's frustrating and I wont kick my baby out of the house--I just make do the best I can. Make an effort to see what's going on from his point of view so that you can do what you can to make him feel more at ease.
RE: Spraying Cat
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Post By Susanna Graziano (Guest Post)
(07/13/2007)
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I am looking after 6 cats for my friends for 6 months. We have always known that atleast 2 of them spray. I am forever cleaning up the smell. I know its behavioural problems but its been going on for a very long time so i can work out. Is there anything i could do to prevent them from spraying. There is no area in the house which they aim for its anywhere and everywhere.
I try and smooth them all and give them attention but i can see a pattern change yet.
Any ideas would be most welcome
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Post By Ingrid (Guest Post)
(02/16/2007)
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Please do take him to the vet ASAP. He is spraying in a spot that will really get your attention. (Mine attempted to pee on the bed right in front of me). Could be crystals in his urine, or he may be passing painful kidney stones. He is trying to get your attention to get him help.
Request: Spraying Cat
My persian has just started spraying on the furniture, the fridge and occasionally a sofa. What can I do to stop this? He is ten years old and has never done this sort of thing before.
Ginty From Scotland
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RE: Spraying Cat
Is your cat neutered ? Spraying is typically a behavior of intact males. A sudden outburst of it could caused by an in-season female, or another intact male in the area. Stress can also be a factor. Marking their territory is comforting to cats. Any major household changes ?
Neutering may be in order. If not that, I would suggest a trip to the vet for a urinalysis to rule out bladder infections, crystals, etc - very common in older male cats.
If medical conditions are ruled out, you can look at his environment. Has the litter box been moved ? Have you changed the type of litter he uses ? Any changes at all can throw an older cat off.
As a last result, I have had good results confining a cat to a small area where the only comfortable place to 'go' is the litter box. This can be a small bathroom, or in more extreme cases a large dog crate works well. At first you may not even be able to give him any bedding. The most appealing place to go, should be his box. After he is consistently using the box again for at least a few days or as long as a week - release him from the box but leave it accessible as well as his additional litter boxes.
Make sure to also clean all his marked areas with an enzymatic cleaner. I use Nature's Miracle. Its pricier than making a home cleaner, but it is the only thing I have found that actually works.
Good Luck! (08/04/2005)
By Sarah
RE: Spraying Cat
My neutered male cat did this when he developed cystitis, a urinary tract disorder. This can be life threatening so it would be a very good idea to take this problem to your local vet and have it eliminated as a possible cause. (08/05/2005)
By SNIGDIBBLY
RE: Spraying Cat
Your persian might have a urinary tract infection. Change his diet to a specialty diet to prevent this!
Remove the odor from the places he has sprayed!
If it is behavioral, it is hard to change. Give your cat an extra litter box -- your cat will love the attention. Groom your cat everyday for more attention. A content cat might not spray. I have six cats, and right now, I am fortunate in that there is someone who can groom and brush them each day. (08/05/2005)
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RE: Spraying Cat
Take him to the vet immediately! Crystals in the urine of a male cat is fatal if not treated. (08/06/2005)
By Maryeileen
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