How to Stop a Cat from Spraying

Cat spraying is a natural behaviour that can be controlled. By taking the proper steps you can stop you cat from spraying

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Identify if the urinating is normal urination or spraying. Spraying should not be confused with urinating outside of the litter box. Spraying is not a sign of miss toilet traing.

2. Normal urination is usually done when a cat squats on a horizontal surface. Spraying is when hey back up to a surface, and tail twitching, mark the vertical surface with their urine.

3. Spraying is most common among non neutered male although females will spray too. The best way to stop spraying is to have the cats neutered. This will stop spraying in most cases. Keep stress low by maintaining normal routines

4. Clean soiled areas thoroughly. Change the function of the area being sprayed. A cat will generally not spray an area where they eat or sleep. Never punish the cat for spraying

Resources

• Cat Behaviour Maven