my cat was born in May and has been spraying the past month or so,mostly on my bed,blankets and jackets. I'll be picking him up this morning. How likely is it that he will continue spraying?
2007-02-09 17:45:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
If he sprayed before you had him neutered, then there is a much higher chance that he will continue to spray. Just keep in mind that it will take a while for him hormone levels to drop. He may spray for a few months, and then stop as his hormone levels drop.
2007-02-09 17:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by Just Another Godless Liberal lol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat was neutered when he as 2 years old and had been spraying. After he was fixed, the spraying gradually stoped, but he would still spray plants and cars or other vertical objects outdoors - never indoors. I know he sprays only when he smells other animal scents or when he sees other animals outside in his territory. Since your cat has not been spraying bery long, he may stop the behavior altogether. But to make sure that he does not spray indoors, remove the urine scent completely from those surfaces that had been sprayed by the cat. Use a product like "Nature's Miracle" or "Petzyme" and don't stint in the application. I think your kitty will be good. He is young after all.
2007-02-09 19:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A male cat when they're no longer subject to other males (to cat/solo) will stop spraying. But when subject to other males or females he will pee his bed; to let the other cats know hes still a male (as still got a male spirit/soul/urge to dominate.)
To this I must safely say yes ma'am he will display either standing spray for the first few years flicking his tail &/ or a sitting bed pee (IF SUBJECT TO OTHER CATS). I have been the owner of six male cats. They will still usually want to mark their territory somewhere if you have two or more. That's not a removable nature by neutering.
But ! IF A MALE KEPT SINGLE his whole life then you have a fair chance of not bringing out this behavior.
other:
I recommend get a (on stilts, screen porch beneath) outdoor cat house with a heater inside if ya want male cats & got a nice house & are wealthy. I am NOT wealthy and thats how I grew up: still to still keep them separate. If ya do want a multiple males & a nice house &/or no mess.
2007-02-09 18:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dane Aqua 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My cat's spraying reduced after i got him fixed, but it didn't totally relieve the problem. My neighbors were a lot happier after he was fixed though. It really depends on the cat on how much the problem will be affected.
2007-02-09 18:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by Dani 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not likely at all but it will take a couple of months before the hormone changes kick in. Until then be patient, he was overdue for this and that's not his fault, thank you for being a responsible pet owner.
2007-02-09 17:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by patti duke 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Based on observing a friend's cat, I do not believe that he will.
2007-02-09 17:53:58 · answer #6 · answered by shendley04 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some do, and some don't
2007-02-09 17:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by moriah81 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋