Cat Spraying In House- How Do I Stop It?

If you have a problem with your cat spraying, there are several solutions you could try.

For tom cats especially, the best way to stop them from spraying is to neuter them. Entire toms are far more likely to spray than castrated toms.

If you would really prefer not to do this, then you must find the reason your cat sprays. See here for the first part of this article for reasons why your cat may spray.

The first course of action to take is to consult your cat’s vet to check whether a medical problem could be the cause. A disease such as a kidney infection could cause spraying type behavior, so have this ruled out first.

If you suspect that your cat is distressed due to a move or a change in routine, establish a new routine and make sure you stick to it. Cats are very much creatures of habit, so you must replace her old, familiar routine with a new one.

If you think your cat is spraying due to the stress of a new addition to the household, try providing more resources for your cats; make sure they have their own food dishes and a litter tray each, plus maybe even a spare one. Make sure that there is somewhere they can go to escape; cats love to be able to climb up somewhere high to sleep. Make sure that you introduce a new cat to an existing cat gradually. Give both cats plenty of reassurance and be very patient.

If your cat tends to spray a particular item of furniture, try making it unpleasant for him to spray there. Cats hate citrus scents, so mix a small amount of citrus essential oil with warm water, and keep it in a spray bottle; the kind you can buy for spraying plants is ideal. Spray the furniture at least once daily. You can also buy commercial deterrents which have the same effect. Once a cat has started to spray in one particular place, they are drawn by the smell to spray there again. Vinegar can neutralize the smell and discourage this, so try dabbing vinegar around the place where he is spraying. You could also try placing aluminum foil around the area, as cats dislike the sound and feel of urine on foil.

Hopefully these tips will help to solve the problem, and your relationship with your cat will be restored. For more tips on stopping spraying, click here.

To learn how to get rid of that cat urine odor once and for all click here.