I have got a 1 year old silver blue eyed bengal cat who has just started to lift her tail and spray help?

Question

how do i stop and any tips to stop reacurence

Answer 1

HI Julia...unless your not intending to breed your Bengal it's best to quickly have her spayed. Once cats establish the habit of spraying over time it's very difficult to stop even after they are spayed/neutered, therefore it's recommended to spay as soon as possible. Cats spray to attract opposite mates and mark for territory as well. If you are going to breed her you will then need to contain her in a large kennel that has flooring which is easy to hose down and sanitize.

To clean the urine odours consider using Nature's Miracle for Cats which is found worldwide at any pet store. It's an enzymatic neutralizer which works by breaking down the urine proteins by soaking the stained areas thoroughly.

Here's a website that gives more information on the product: http://www.petmountain.com/brands/93/1/Nature's-Miracle.html

Answer 2

Hi Julia. I presume you haven't spayed your beautiful Bengal because she can be bred for beautiful Bengal kittens? If so, her spraying may well be a sign of sexual frustration.
I have read some other answers and I have to say that even when males and females (Cats in general, not Bengals in particular) are neutered and spayed, they BOTH will and can spray if they feel insecure about their territory, or have some kind of frustration with another cat.
You haven chosen one of the wildest pedigree cats and they need special attention. I think you probably have a lot of good books to help you understand her better.
It is hard to stop her, until you find out the reason for her doing this. If she is spraying in only one place, a temporary solution would be to tape a pet sheet to that surface, and put one under it, and keep changing them for clean ones until she has sorted it out (Usually such displays are temporary, or seasonal .) Discourage her from using other spots by scolding her and washing the area with vinegar, as this will not only help to stop the odour but put her off too.
Hope you can find a good "solution" soon!

Answer 3

Both male and female cats can spray. While many male cats spray to mark territory, spraying can also be a reaction to stress in cats of either gender. Indoor cats may start to spray if they see a strange new cat outdoors, or if you introduce a new cat.

Spraying typically occurs on vertical surfaces, such as the side of a chair, door, or wall.

Spaying / neutering will stop them from spraying. They will however think they can still spray, and will go through the motions.

Having owned cats for many years, I've found that they will claim a certain room in a house. Keep bags and coats off the floor, as they see it as a threat to thheir territory and will urinate nearby. They dont mean any harm - it's natural to them

Answer 4

She may have a hormone imbalance, only your vet can check this. Is she neutered? She may be calling and trying to attract tom cats. If another cat of either sex has already sprayed there she may be marking her territory. I had a tortie who sprayed all her life-fortunately only outside in the bushes where other cats had been.
good luck!
Dawn

Answer 5

It should stop once she's been neutered however you could always try getting something like 'Feliway' & spraying that where she is spraying.

Feliway contains feline facial pheronomes & it is said that cats will not scent mark where these are.

I've also heard that Feliway will calm cats & make them happier & more assured in their environment.

The technical bit about Feliway is linked in the source below.

Answer 6

You can teach it not to do it inside.
But that is about all.

I have been told by the vet that they don't do it once they have been de-sex.

I never had my cat de-sex and he is 7 years old now.
But never again. If I get another one, he get de-sex straight away.
The spraying is one thing...
But the fighting with other cats is a nightmare.

Answer 7

Is it neutered? If not, do so. If it is already - there may be an underlying problem and it will need to go to the vet. You just eant to make sure there is no infection or anything in it's kidneys or urinary tract.

Answer 8

She has to be speyed, only way to stop this. I always thought that it was the Tom who done the Spraying to mark his territory

Answer 9

you have to get the cat fixed, but if you need to remove the smell off of anything used baking soda and water.

Answer 10

Are you sure she's a she. I thought only males sprayed. Get him or her neutered (or spayed). That should sort it out.