Spraying Your Cat? Here's What You Need to Know.

A litter box is not a place for spraying, which is a different type of elimination.

In most cases, you'll catch your cat in the act of spraying, or you'll notice that your home has a distinct odor of cat urine. Your cat may not stop spraying, but you may be able to change or adjust his behavior.

How to Tell if Your Cat Is Peeing on You

It's hard to think of spraying or urine marking as a subdued act. Your cat is essentially marking his territory by peeing on numerous objects or surfaces in your home. Spraying will almost certainly leave strong urine or ammonia smell in your nostrils. The walls, floors, and other belongings in your home may also be soaked or stained by urine.

Urination vs. Spraying

Spraying is a common cat behavior. Your cat is definitely spraying if the puddle is on a wall or other erect object instead of in the middle of the floor. Using urine to mark territory does not actually empty the bladder, as such there will be less urine than if your cat were merely going to the bathroom. To interact nonverbally with other cats in the area, your cat's body naturally adds chemical markers to the sprayed urine, giving it a stronger odor than normal.

Factors Affecting the Spraying Process

Cats, both sexes, will spray. Animals that have not been surgically reconstructed are more highly probable to urinate. When a cat lives in a home with other cats, it is more likely to urinate than when it lives alone. When a cat is under a lot of stress, he or she may begin to spray.

Reduce the Chance of Your Cat Spraying

You can't stop your cat from spraying, but then you can try to discourage him from peeing in places he shouldn't in your home. Take your cat to the vet to get it fixed. 90% of feline spraying issues can be solved by a simple neutering procedure, the Humane Society of the United States has found.

Make sure you have enough litter boxes for all of your cats and clean up after them. Spraying can be caused by fighting between cats in a household, so it's important to eliminate any potential triggers. Keep your cats apart by providing them with toys, food bowls, and anything else they might enjoy.

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Using an enzyme cleaner to remove pet odors from areas where your cat has sprayed is recommended.

Before making any changes to your pet's diet, medication, or exercise routine, consult with your veterinarian. There's no substitute for a veterinarian's opinion.