Stop Spraying With These Helpful Hints

You have a problem if your cat backs up to a door or other object in your house, lifts his tail, and emits pee. Spraying is a problem that occurs frequently in cats who are kept indoors. Despite the fact that it is a very inconvenient problem, it is one that can be resolved.

Spraying isn't a litter box issue, contrary to popular belief, but rather a marking issue. Pheromones, a chemical used by cats and other animals to communicate, are present in sprayed cat pee. Pheromones are used to identify the cat to other animals, much like fingerprints are used to identify humans.

A cat spraying something is simply marking his territory with his pee. The spraying is simply the cat's method of informing others that he owns the territory. Getting upset with your cat will not fix anything, no matter how much it irritates you. Raising your voice or being enraged in front of your cat may result in additional spraying.

When a cat is in heat, the odor of pee attracts them quickly. Spraying is more or less an appeal for love for cats in heat. Cats who spray when in heat frequently give birth to a litter of kittens in a matter of months. It's important to remember that cats don't just spray throughout the day.

Although spraying is a method of communication for cats, the odor is offensive to humans. The good news is that most cats will spray outside the bulk of the time. Spraying can be a problem if your cat is an indoor cat who never goes outside. If you've discovered spraying in your home, you should act quickly to stop it.

The most effective and also the simplest approach to stop your cat from spraying is to have him or her neutered or spayed, depending on the sex. The majority of neutered male cats quit spraying the same day they are neutered. If you don't want to neuter or spay your cat, you should consider other options.

In this circumstance, speaking with your veterinarian is the recommended course of action. He'll be able to offer you guidance and, in certain cases, even treat the problem without the need for surgery. There could be a medical issue causing the issue, which your veterinarian can diagnose. Simply because cat urine stinks and can leave stains all over your house, you should always do something about spraying as soon as it begins.