Controlling a Cats Spraying Problems and Understanding Why Cats Spray

Cat spray is a small amount of concentrated urine that a cat sprays on objects to mark their territory. It is very common in cats that reach their sexual maturity before being neutered and can be quite a hassle for cat owners.

There are several reasons. Spraying can be territorial marking so there is a greater chance of having cats spraying problems in houses with multiple cats. It is also a form of communication between cats during mating season because of the pheromones produced. Another reason is because of ordinary stress.

Yes. Territory marking is more common in male cats but all cats, spayed, neutered or not can spray. Considering all cats like to be seen as leaders it won't matter at all to them whether they're male or female.

It all depends on the circumstances and if you don't know what they are you will be using process of elimination techniques and that can be very costly. Not to mention your house will stink. Only 13% of male cats continue to spray after they've been castrated. In extreme circumstances veterinarians have prescribed anti-anxiety medications like valium but this tends to turn cats lifeless and without personality so this should only be used if you've tried EVERYTHING first. Taking the time to understand will lead to a quicker solution, a cleaner house and a healthier and happier cat. Even if the spraying is not a medical problem it doesn't stop owners from taking their cat to the vet out of confusion. Read on for some suggestions on reading material.