my male cat wont stop srpying how can i stop it i have tryed alot?

Question

i have tryed the thing that the pet store has and that dont work i have used a water bottle to sray him with and still nothing i have even asked the vet ans they dant recamend getting him fixed do to a slight chance of getting pluged up what can i do i have even washed in bleach and amona the pillow that he frist did it on and it still dont woke i have other cats and all are fixed be sides are new kitten and we have dogs this is the frist time i have owned a male cat and my mom told me that she can not tell me anymore what do i do i need a lot of help please can anyone help me.

Answer 1

Hi heather ...aside from neutering there isn't any other way to stop spraying because you are working against hormonal urges which are instinctual to an unfixed cat. Please consider getting an alternative (2nd) veterinary opinion to see if your cat can safely be neutered and will not suffer any urinary complications. There are times when a 2nd opinion may be advisable and helpful. Additionally, many local area shelters will perform low fee (or free for qualifying low income recipients) neutering surgery when a cat weighs at least 2 or 3 pounds and they are older than 8 weeks old. http://www.catvet.homestead.com/EarlyAlter.html If you are located in the USA consider ringing 1-800-SPAY-USA http://spayusa.org/ to locate a shelter nearby your location to schedule an appointment. The longer a cat sprays the more difficult it will become to stop even after neutering because it has then become habitual so you need to neuter very quickly.

Here's an article by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine of Feline Health on why cats inappropriately soil:
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/Housesoiling.html
House soiling is the most common behavior problem reported by cat owners. It includes urination and/or defecation outside the litter box, as well as urine spraying.

Why do cats eliminate outside of the litter box?
One common misconception is that cats soil in inappropriate places for revenge. It is tempting to conclude, "He defecated on the living room carpet to punish me for leaving him for the weekend." But this kind of calculation requires sophisticated cognitive abilities that cats aren't believed to possess. Furthermore, this conclusion assumes that cats view their urine and feces as distasteful, when in fact they do not. It is only we humans who view it that way.

Litter Box Aversions
Behavioral problems, such as litter box aversions, inappropriate site preferences, or urine spraying can also lead to house soiling. An aversion implies that there is something about the litter box that your cat finds unsavory. It could be the box, the litter, the location of the box, or all three.

Urine Spraying
When your cat rubs against your leg with his face, or scratches his scratching post, he is also depositing his scent from the glands in his cheeks and paws. Another equally normal but less pleasant marking behavior is urine spraying--the deposition of small amounts of urine around a given area. Spraying announces a cat's presence, establishes or maintains territorial boundaries, and advertises sexual availability.

Cats usually spray on vertical surfaces, like the backs of chairs, or walls. They don't squat to spray (as they do to urinate), but the tail lifts and quivers, and small puddles of urine are left in several consistent locations. Cats that spray are usually unneutered males and, to a lesser extent, unspayed females, but 10% of neutered males and 5% of neutered females also spray. In households with more than seven cats, the likelihood of spraying is high.

Cats may spray when they perceive a threat to their territory, such as when a new cat enters the home, or when outside cats are nearby. New furniture and carpet smells can prompt spraying as well. Cats may also spray out of frustration resulting from factors—like restrictive diets, or insufficient playtime—often wrongly perceived by humans as revenge.

How can I stop my cat from spraying?
Because spraying is different than other types of house soiling, different tactics are necessary to manage it. First, because there are often hormonal components to spraying, any intact animal should be neutered or spayed. Next, identify the stimuli that cause your cat to spray. If outside cats are responsible, motion detectors that trigger sprinklers can be used to deter them from coming onto your property. Additionally, you can discourage your cat from looking outside by closing blinds or shades, or by placing double-sided tape or electronic mats that deliver mild shocks onto your windowsills.

Address possible sources of frustration that may be causing your cat to spray. For example, introduce a new diet gradually, or discontinue it until the spraying is under control. Increasing the amount of playtime for an under-stimulated cat may also help ease frustration.

Spraying can also result from territorial disputes between cats in the same household. They may need to be separated and reintroduced slowly, using food treats to reward and encourage peaceful behavior.

Applying odor neutralizers anywhere your cat has sprayed may prevent him from spraying there again. Another useful commercial product is Feliway®, a synthetic pheromone that, when applied to household surfaces, mimics the scent of cat cheek gland secretions. Many cats will not spray on areas that have this scent. (See the end of this brochure for information on where to purchase the above-mentioned products.)

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In the meantime consider purchasing some Nature's Miracle Just For Cats found worldwide at most pet stores. It's an enzymatic neutralizer which works by breaking down urine proteins by thoroughly soaking the areas affected and allowing to air dry. Repeated applications are necessary for heavily soiled areas.

Nature's Miracle Just For Cats product info: http://www.petsmart.com/global/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441775019&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302025596&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374302023690&bmUID=1167132360710&itemNo=0&Ntt=nature%27s+miracle+just+for+cats&In=All&previousText=nature%27s+miracle+just+for+cats&N=2

We've tested nearly all enzyme neutralizers available in the marketplace for our exotic cats which have stronger urine than domestic cats and found that Nature's Miracle Just for Cats has always worked the best.

Answer 2

First of all dont listen to any of these rub his head in it ,kick him out side! I cant believe how many retarded people own pets
and the worst part is they might even have children! Take your cat to a vet to rule out any medical problems get a urine test, if it isnt medical then you can start to think that it is behavioural ask the vet for advice try and analyse what could be bothering him i.e
other cats , even the cat litter box is it clean often? is it big enough?have you been paying alot of attention to the new kitten?Get a second opinion from another vet.
by the way try washing soiled items with half white vinegar and
water with dish soap or laundry detergent and w.vinegar for clothes,

Answer 3

Tom cats start spraying between 5 and 12 months some are worse than others.They think they have to leave a message for other cats that this is my territory,and this area belongs to me.Having him neutered or spayed should stop the problem.

Answer 4

Get another vet...neutering is the best thing you can do for your cat! The best way to keep the male cats from spraying is to have them neutered before they start spraying.
Having several cats in a household will cause him to mark his territory so you need to get some Feliway to use around the house to eliminate the stress. It is a wonderful product that calms them and works well.

Answer 5

First of all do not listen to the person before me that says put the cat outside cats outside are dangerous anyways now on to your problem i have heard many triks to fix this i also heard that there is no way to stop it i will list a few Neutering does not always stop some males from spraying.
i have never tried this but supposenly putting oranges where he sprays stops him because cats hate the oder i would think they would be attracted to it but yeah
if interested here is a little info on this issue http://www.catfocused.com/cat-behavior/cat-spraying.php when cats spray its a oily substance from the anal glands

Answer 6

I'm going to go with your Vet. There is a chance that crystals and stones will develop however this can be prevented by not allowing him to overeat since he will have decreased activity and feeding him a diet made for neutered cats. He will not stop spraying until he is neutered, it's normal. Once neutered you will also increase his life span by 8 to 10 years, and cut down on pet overpopulation if he goes outdoors.

Answer 7

You need to get your male cat fixed. The only way to stop him from spraying is to get him fixed. It's cost about 50$ but well worth it. I have never heard of a cat getting plugged up by being fixed.

Answer 8

Some people will think this was cruel but I rubbed my cats head in the fluid ONCE and then put him outside. I never saw him spray again EVER!
You might want to try some bitter apple. You can pick it up in various places like Wal-Mart, Target, pet supply stores etc. It comes in spray bottles. It is supposed to keep pets from the places you don't want them to be. Pet stores may have good advice too.
Ammonia smells like urine so it makes them think that it's the place to do there business.

Answer 9

you need to find a new vet if they told you not to have him neutered because he will become plugged. unneutered male cats can get plugged too. have him neutered and hope this hasn't become a learned issue now. but having him neutered will be the best thing for him and you and the smell in your house.

Answer 10

Unfortunately once a sprayer always a sprayer as for the smell bleach and ammonia have the same compounds that the cat spray does so they tend to respray over it. Try cleaning it with vinegar and water or Oxy clean spray,

Answer 11

Really the only way to help with this problem is to get him neutered. I recommend you go to a different vet if the one you go to now can't perform the surgery.