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Is your Cat Spraying?
Spraying, sometimes referred to as marking, is when the cat sprays a small amount of urine on an object or area of the house to mark his territory. The cat remains standing when he sprays, he does not squat. When the cat sprays, it is usually onto a vertical surface such as the side of a door, couch, wall, etc. If urine is present in a large puddle on the floor then it is most likely just an “accident” but not your cat spraying.
Both males and females that are not de-sexed will most likely spray at one time or another. An unaltered female will generally start spraying at the onset of maturity (about 7 months). Male cats will start to spray as they become mature (also 7 months). By de-sexing your cat you have an 80% chance of your cat not spraying!
If your cat is de-sexed and still spraying it is most likely anxiety-related and being caused by several different factors. The onset of anxiety can be caused by situations such as moving into a new home, a new human family member arriving (such as a new baby), the addition of a new pet. Basically anything unfamiliar to your cat can cause him to have anxiety, as they are creatures of habit.
We suggest you first see if there is anything new in your cats environment that can be causing anxiety and if you can’t seem to find anything different than usual we suggest you bring your cat to the vet as it could also be a medical problem.
Some tips for when/if your Cat does Spray:
If you catch your cat in the act of spraying, spray him with water. Cats generally do not like to be sprayed with water and this will deter them.
Cats commonly return to previously sprayed areas, so be sure to remove the odor as best as possible. *Never use cleansers containing ammonia to clean up the area, as this will only attract the cat to the spot. There are many products available to help you clean the area properly so they will not come back to the same spot again.
Lastly, having your cat sprayed/neutered is the safest way to eliminate spraying by 80%!
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