2007-01-14 04:48:36 · 13 answers · asked by Sarah X 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...if your cat is over the age of 5 months and has never been altered he may be marking territory with urine spraying to let other cats know he's sexually receptive to mate. Neutering will resolve the spraying. It's important to have this resolved as quickly as possible so that it doesnt become habitual which later is more difficult to stop even after neutering.
If he is neutered he may have a lower urinary tract disorder which requires immediate medical attention as some cats develop urethral obstructions which can be life-threatening if not treated URGENTLY within 24-48 hours as cats can die from a ruptured bladder.
Feline Neuter: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_neutering_the_male_cat.html
Feline Urethral Obstruction: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/urinary_blockage.html
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html
2007-01-14 09:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If he isn't neutered, get him neutered ASAP.
If he's already neutered:
1) Get him to the vet right away - he may have a bladder infection or crystals that are causing him to spray instead of using his box. Urinary blockages can be life-threatening, so it's very important to get him checked.
2) Have circumstances changed around your house that might be causing him stress (new pets, new people, another cat coming around your house that he can see through the window)? Neutered cats will mark their territory when they're stressed. Setting a regular routine and sticking to it will help, if that's possible. If it's a stray cat causing the stress, close your curtains, spray cat repellant outside your windows/doors, and leave a radio playing softly to calm your cat. A Feliway plug-in diffuser (from the pet store) should help too.
3) Make sure his litterbox is kept immaculately clean, and you may want to provide him with a second box. Cats are very picky about their boxes. Their noses are very sensitive, and to a cat, a box that's only slightly used smells like a filthy port-a-potty on a hot summer day would to us.
4) Make sure you're using a litter he likes - cats prefer soft, sandy, unscented litter. A fine-textured clay clumping litter such as Dr. Elsey's Cat Attract is good for picky cats. Also, don't use strongly perfumed air fresheners or cleaners on or around the box - they bother a cat's nose and may discourage him from using the box.
5) Make sure the box is in a quiet location where he can use the litterbox undisturbed - children, dogs, people, noisy appliances, or other cats may bother him and cause him to go elsewhere.
2007-01-14 06:15:58 · answer #2 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last year my beautiful Manx cat Theodore went out for the evening and never came back. I love cats and the house didn't feel the same without one, so I picked up Lola from a rescue centre. She was very frightened and would pee all over the house. I found Cat Spraying No More� on the internet and the techniques worked almost immediately. I haven't had a problem with Lola since. Amazing!
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2016-05-14 21:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by Dorothy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there anything else going on in your household? Sometimes cats will urinate inappropriately as a sign of stress.
Having your cat neutured if he is not already might help, but some male cats will spray even after being 'fixed'.
Is your cat box being kept clean? Is it in a location that is quiet and secure? Did you recently change your brand of litter? Just some things to think about. Good luck.
2007-01-14 05:24:11 · answer #4 · answered by pwernie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's an unneutered tom, he'll spray anywhere and everywhere. The only way to stop it is to get him neutered.
If he has been neutered, you could try something called Feliway. It's a diffuser that you plug in, it definitely works as I've tried it. You can get it from www.superstarpets.co.uk I believe.
If he hasn't been neutered, then be responsible and get him done before he goes out impregnating the ladies xxxx
2007-01-15 01:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by catwoman6942 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing that may stop the cat from "peeing" on things, is if you can handle have foil wrap around the house for a bit. Place it on all the things he likes to pee on. Cats don't like the feel of Foil wrap on their paws. Also, when he see him peeing on stuff, you can spray him with a little bit of water, this lets him know that this is not acceptable behaviour. I have done this with my own TomCat and it has helped, he now uses the litter box. Like others have stated, a clean litter box, always helps we clean ours daily.
2007-01-14 05:40:05 · answer #6 · answered by unicornlover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he neutered? If not he needs to be. He is probably marking his territory. Did the people that previously owned the articles have an animal? You need to clean everything very thoroughly, so there is no previous scent.
2007-01-14 04:54:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm, he needs to be neutered. That's what tom cats do, they pee on everything and fight and cause all kinds of trouble. Do the poor cat a favor and neuter him.
2007-01-14 05:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by Lauren M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neuter him: He's marking territory. After that, close him in a room with his box until he starts using it.
If this is new behavior, you may want to check him for urinary tract infections.
Good luck!
2007-01-14 04:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Buy Dumb Cat Anti-Marking and Cat Spray Remover. Spray it and leave it.
2007-01-14 06:07:08 · answer #10 · answered by Igor B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋