Do ALL male cats spray?

Question

I have a male kitten, about 4 months old, not yet fixed.

I've heard terrible things about male cats and their tendency to "spray"... but I am not sure when this starts, and what steps can be taken to prevent it from happening.

He will be getting fixed very soon, but is he likely to start spraying afterward? How can I protect my furniture? Is there an age when male cats begin to spray? Do ALL male cats spray? Is there a possibility that he may not spray at all?

Thank you so much for your help!

Answer 1

I have a 4 year old male cat, had since birth (my sister owned his mom). He was fixed at 4 months old, and hasnt sprayed once. I am not sure when they can start it. But i know i got him fixed early, so his hormones dont go to his head. So just try to get him fixed soon. Goodluck

Answer 2

ALL male cats have the potential of spraying, but they usually don't. The reason people mention it is that when a male cat does, it's a very smelly business, it's not a urine smell at all.

We've got two former tomcats, taken in when they were over 3 years of age, neutered and kept inside from that day on. ONE decided he was upset at not being allowed to go out and sprayed the side of the washing machine (he had gone down into the basement because he didn't want to be redirected into the kitchen when we got him away from the door) and that ran towards the drain, which was an easy clean up. I HAVE seen him spray the bushes outside several times, but he's never tried to do it indoors after that first time.

The other tomcat tried backing up to the stereo speakers on his third day inside, and I jumped up so fast yelling "NO!" and chased him around the room till he took refuge behind the tv set (had to make sure the lesson went in, soon as they stop running I stop chasing on something like this) and he got the message with just that once. Hasn't tried it since, and we've had him almost 10 years now. He doesn't spray outdoors at all.

The other male I have never has sprayed. He was neutered before age 1 and never considered spraying an option apparently. He's 16 years old.

Answer 3

Since he's already neutered as a kitten, chances are slim he'll spray. It can happen though so it's not 100% sure he won't. Cats who are spayed/neutered, have healthy urinary tracts, and live in stress-free environments almost never have issues with inappropriate urination. I say take the kitty. Female cats who aren't spayed will spray mark to attract mates. If a female has a UTI, she might avoid the litterbox. It's not just a male cat issue.

Answer 4

Many male cats spray as a way of marking their territory. Often getting him fixed will help. We've never had a male that sprays- one acts like he is but nothing comes out.

Answer 5

Yes all male cats spray, solution get him fixed

Answer 6

When he is neutered I'm sure he'll be fine. We have a male cat we raised from a kitten, and he never sprays.

Answer 7

Getting him fixed will prevent him from spraying provided you fix him BEFORE he starts spraying - once he starts he will have the tendency to continue even after being fixed

Answer 8

I have 2 male cats, one neutered very young, the other at 18months. They both spray, especially on my bed (yuk) as if they are marking it as their territory. My bedding is changed nearly every day and they drive me crazy. If you only have the one it is very unlikely that you will have any problems.

Answer 9

He won't spray after getting neutered. At 8 to 10 months they start spraying which means they are sexually mature.

Answer 10

It is less likely to happen after he is fixed, but it could still happen. I had a male cat who wasn't fixed and was trained to go outside when he had to go. No catbox in the house, either.