new apartment and he is marking his territory??never did this before and he has seen a few moves in his time.
2007-05-31 00:39:10 · 6 answers · asked by james t 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
First off .. is he/she peeing .. or spraying?
Is he/she fixed?
If not fixed, yes, he/she is making their territory.
If fixed, still most likelly making his/her territory.
When i moved into my new apartment a few years ago my fixed male cat peeing all over the place for months.
Make sure you clean it up VERY GOOD, everytime!! That way they DO NOT smell it. They eventually get sick of trying to mark territory.
good luck =)
2007-05-31 00:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mike Gravel 2008! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, a few questions first:
Is your cat a male or female?
Has your cat been fixed?
How long were you at your other apartment before you moved into the new one?
Based on the answers to the questions above it could be one or a combination of several things.
My best guess is that your cat is marking its territory, much like dogs do. It could be that the previous tennants of the apartment that you are in had animals there before and your cat is picking up on the scent of the previous tennants animals; therefore marking its spot.
It could also be (that if your animal hasnt been fixed) its gettting to be that time of year when your cat is either in heat (if its a female) or being territorial if its a male. My cats did this when my female cat was in heat; and it absolutely drove me up the wall!!
Or it could be that your cat is scared in its new environment. If it continues, I would deffinately seek the advice of a Vet and go from there.
I believe you can buy sprays at the pet store that can prevent this type of thing, you may want to check it out.
2007-05-31 00:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may just be marking, but with the age you might want to have him checked by a vet as well. There could be an underlying health issues. Behavior changes are always a reason to consult a vet (even if it is just a phone call).
2007-05-31 00:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by erinn83bis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes Marking Territory ring a vet and ask how you can stop this
2007-05-31 00:48:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
is cat 'fixed'
marking the new territory - to replace the old owner
2007-05-31 00:42:04 · answer #5 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he is trying to tell u the walls need painting and that he is up for the job
2007-05-31 00:45:36 · answer #6 · answered by ryan j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋