I'm going to try to get him to stop but I have never used these products before. One website suggests first using Lysol to clean the remnants of the spray then use Feliway Feline Behavior Modification Spray to keep the cat from spraying there again and also a Comfort Zone Diffuser. Has anyone had any luck with these or can you suggest something else. He just got fixed last week and I know it may take awhile before he finally breaks the habit but I would hate for him to just keep doing it if I don't do anything about it.
2007-07-09 04:13:48 · 13 answers · asked by allisonsmith6980 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Usually when neutered cats spray there is something amiss. There is something in the house that is causing him stress or he may be sick.
The above suggestions with Lysol and Feliway are good ones. First things first, take him to the vet. Urinary tract infections are a prime candidate for spraying. When cats have pain going to the bathrrom they start associating that pain with the litter box, so they go someplace else.
Should he be healthy, look for factors in the house that may cause him stress. Is everyone in the house treating him well? Are there other animals that he does not get along with? Are there loud noises that occur regularly that scare him? Is there a cat outside that is marking territory around your house? Is he alone for large portions of the day? Any of these factors (and others I haven't thought of) may cause a cat to act out.
Finally, try moving an empty cat box to the place where he is marking. He may choose to go in that instead of on the wall. It's worked for me in certain situations. Then you just rinse the box out.
Good luck!
Oh, and do not put your cat outside as others on this answer have suggested! Indoor cats, on average, live 10-12 year longer than outdoor cats. Putting your cat outdoors exposes them to traffic, strangers, predators, harmful insects, and the elements. Putting the cat out should absolutely be your last resort.
2007-07-09 04:31:43 · answer #1 · answered by jcmelway 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How old was the cat when you got him fixed? By about 5 months it's sort of too late because they have already hit sexual maturity and it can be hard to change the behavior. You will need to deep clean the areas he has sprayed or else they will entice him to go back and spray again. It will take a bit for him to get the hormones out of his system, once he does the spraying should stop or at least not be as frequent. You may need to confine him to a bathroom (easier to clean) until the behavior changes.
2007-07-09 04:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Autumn Moon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, surprise--surprise. Contrary to anything you may have heard, read or in any other way come about, neutering/spaying a cat does NOT necessarily stop the spraying--they can still do it.
Before you go and spend all kinds of money on these different products, there is a great product on the market, available at most pet supply stores, called "Nature's Miracle" for cats. This is an enzyme cleaner and removes all traces of cat urine smell. Use it full strength, and freely wherever he has sprayed. It works wonderful. Good luck with this---hope you can get him to stop this, but don't bet on it.
2007-07-09 05:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by sharon w 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure it is not due to a Urinary Tract Infection,or other health issue.
then, as long as he's nice and healthy
You can retrain a Cat by keeping them enclosed in a small space ,say a spare room, or the Bathroom, with a Litter Box in it.
The Smaller space makes them want to keep it cleaner,and they will use the box out of neccesity.
Once they get the hang of the Box , they can come out into the rest of the house (or give it just one more room to roam in , if youre still thinking he might misbehave.) Keep an eye on him the first few time you let him out . if you catch him spraying, Send him back to his Room. Cats are Smart . He will figure it out ,if you remain consistant with him.
I haven't tried the products you've mentioned. But I do know that Cats Can't stand Lemon. After you do what you have to do to clean the area, freshen/finish up , with a little bit o citrus ,to keep kitty away from there for a while.so he doesn't try to mark it up,again.
it's a tough habit to break. you might find it takes a while and a few trips back to the enclosed area, before the new rules set in.
don't give up. he loves you.and he's not doing it to be a jerk. he just needs to learn his manners. and he IS teachable.
good luck.
Peace,
~Laurie
2007-07-09 04:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 20:19:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a male cat that would spray a bit when he got mad at me. When he did that (spray), I would scold him -BAD KITTY- and then make him go out side. He was pretty good about not spraying too much.
if he still keeps up this behavior, talk to a pet behavior person about the possible reasons that he is doing this and what behavior modifications will help to change his behavior.
Good luck!!!!
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2016-09-29 09:07:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had ny male cate fixed when he was a baby, before he started spraying and he still does it now. He is 5 years old and will not quit. So now he is an outdoor cat because I tried everything and nothing worked. If I managed to get him to quit in one area he started spraying in another area. And the smell is almost inpossible to get out!
2007-07-09 04:18:53 · answer #8 · answered by Flower Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
was he spraying before you got him neutered? if so there is a CHANCE that he will continue. if you got him neutered before he starts spraying most likely he never will start.
you should call your vets office and they maybe able to tell you something you can do. make sure you wash anything that your cat sprayed on good with Natures Miracle that will take care if the smell and hopefully help with him not going there again.
2007-07-09 05:16:22 · answer #9 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to have a very big patience button with your kittykat.......hes going to have to unlearn his 'marking behavior',............maybe asking your vet that did his surgery how to handle this will be a big help.........you may also have to confine him for a while, do you have a cat container/carrier?........good luck, just hold and pet him a lot and maybe give him some small kitty treats..........he'll be fine in time..............Sharon T. from ohio
2007-07-09 04:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by smileyfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋