Tips For Stopping Spraying

Anytime your kitty cat backs himself up to a door or other object in your house, lifts his tail, and releases urine - you have a problem. This problem is known as spraying, and is extremely common with cats kept indoors. Even though it is a very irritating problem, it’s a problem that can be solved.

Contrary to what many think, spraying isn’t a litter box problem, but rather a problem with marking. Cat urine that is sprayed contains pheromones, which is a essence that cats and other animals employ for communicating. Pheromones are much like fingerprints with people, as they are used to identify the cat to other animals.

When a cat sprays something, he is merely marking his territory through his urine. The spraying is simply the cat’s way of letting others know that the territory is his. Even though it may well make you mad and frustrate you, getting irritated with your cat will solve zilch. If you raise your voice or show anger towards your cat, it can very well result in more spraying.

Cats that are in heat are without doubt attracted to the aroma of urine. For cats in heat, spraying is more or less an invitation for love. Often times cats that spray while in heat, will result in a litter of kittens that are born in just a few short months. Keep in mind that cats not only spray in heat, as a few will also spray during encounters with other cats, or as soon as they are feeling stressed.

Although spraying is a means of communicating for cats, the smell for people is horrible. The good thing here is that the majority cats will do a bulk of their spraying outside. If you own an indoor cat that in no way goes outside, spraying can certainly be a problem. If you’ve noticed spraying in your home, you must take action and do something regarding it right away.

The most effective and also the easiest method to prevent spraying is to have your cat either neutered or spayed, which of course depends on the sex. Most male cats that have been neutered will discontinue spraying the same day they receive the surgical procedure. If you don’t desire to get your cat neutered or spayed, you should look into additional options. If you wish to one day breed your cat, you surely don’t want to have him neutered or spayed.

The preeminent thing to do in this situation is to talk to your veterinarian. He will be able to give you guidance, and maybe even resolve the predicament devoid of having surgery. There might be a medical problem present that is causing the problem, which your vet can identify. You should always do something regarding spraying the instant it starts - simply for the reason that cat urine stinks and it can leave stains all over your residence.

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