I have a two year old spayed female who suddenly has decided to spray. She does it in paticular places, like where another cat had her kittens and in my daughters room. It is driving me nuts and to be honest I just want to beat her, if she doesn't stop I will give her away. I know she is "marking" but what, short of locking her in the garage, can I do??
2006-09-01 03:10:43 · 8 answers · asked by lululala 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Females CAN spray! Once they start, chances are, they won't stop, just like a male. Call your vet for a full exam including bloodwork - it's expensive though. I worked for a Doctor who's cat started spraying after 15 years. He was our "clinic cat". He had a pituitary gland tumor - un noticeable even on a scan. It was found after an necropsy was done. He always sprayed when another male cat was in for surgery and he could smell him. Rarely did he do it with a female in the clinic and never when a dog was in.
You will need to buy a really good product to de-scent the areas she has sprayed and where another cat gave birth. Good luck. Feline urine / spray is EXTREMELY difficult to neutralize.
2006-09-01 03:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to your local pet store and find a spray designed to take the scent out of the areas she's already sprayed. Then use it on other areas to deter her from spraying those.
Everything I've read says that usually when a neutered/spayed cat starts spraying, it's because of stress. Has anything changed in your household recently? Try to reduce her stress as much as possible (if at ALL possible).
If you're at a loss, try talking to your vet or someone at a local shelter and see if they have any suggestions.
"Urine spraying and marking are social, sexual and territorial behaviors. It's also how cats express extreme emotions such as frustration. Your cat is trying to tell you sometime. Take a good look at what is going on in your home. First, is he neutered? Have there been any social changes, like a roommate moving in or out? Is there a new cat or dog in the neighborhood that he perceives as a rival or threat? Is he being mistreated in any way? Is he healthy? Are you neglecting him? Has your schedule and therefore his routine changed drastically? Are you "seeing another cat" outside your home and bringing back its scent on your clothing? All these things can cause a cat to spray or urine mark. Many people don't realize it, but both male and female cats can urine mark."
Good luck!
2006-09-01 03:15:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, females do spray to mark their territory . I too had this problem with one of my female cats and it is all due to stress, yes stress. When a cats environment changes, it does what it can to make itself feel more comfortable and marking territory give her a sense of control. The way how I solved my problem was to clean all of the areas with good enzymatic spray and also invest in a Feliway diffuser, it gives off calming pheromones which will help calm all of your cats. It took a good month for any noticeable results, but it was well worth the effort. Good luck, I hope it works out for you and the offending cat.
2006-09-01 05:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by concerned vettech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female spraying is usually from the anal sacs/glands. They may do it if they are declawed to defend themselves.
Definately try the antimarking products at the pet store. They have smells that are unpleasant to animals or dter them from marking.
You should also try using a spray bottle with water and a citrus or acid mixed in, like a little lemon juice or vinegar. Spray it when you see the behavior at the face but not in the eyes, or the anal area. that gets them the message.
Other alternative.....are you sure you have a female. it could be a neutered male!
2006-09-01 03:21:03 · answer #4 · answered by darlingnikki1981 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am afraid you are totally F' ed, first females don't spray but once they start peeing in you house it is all over they will do it forever. You have to get rid of the scent to even have a chance go buy some female spray scent killer and that should do the trick.
2006-09-01 03:16:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ganja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might get the female finished first. this is going to avert being pregnant suitable away (adult males take some weeks to develop into completely sterile). women human beings have a some distance better danger of tumours, so getting them spayed is powerful for heath motives. She is a robust age to be spayed and it may help with the hormonal behaviours. i would not recommend bonding until eventually the two are fixed and healed. Intact adult males could be aggressive with different rabbits and characteristic a tendency to be rather humpy which could worsen the different rabbit.
2016-10-01 04:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Females don't spray. She is just pissing her scent over the scent of another animal. If you don't want her, give her to someone who will love her.
2006-09-01 03:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by sweetestthing 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call your Vet right away, and let him/her solve this problem.
2006-09-01 03:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋