How To Stop Your Cat from Spraying

You might be tempted to be very angry at your cat for spraying in your home, unfortunately, this will not deter your cat. It might even make him spray more!

Here are some things to keep in mind:

1. Spraying can be from a medical condition. If your cat is spraying always have it checked out by your veterinarian.
2. Spraying can be caused by the stress in a cat's life from anything new. A baby, a new animals, remodeling your house, moving, pretty much any major change.
3. Spraying can be because the cat is in heat or wants to mate.

How can you stop this?

1. First, take a trip to the veterinarian. It's really important to rule out any medical problems before proceeding.

2. Put your cat's litter box in the area that they are spraying.
3. Clean where your cat sprays thoroughly. Even if it seems clean to you, it might have some sent left that will remind the cat to spray there again.
4. Find out what is causing your cat stress, and try to limit it. Is it another cat peering in the windows during the day? If so, perhaps putting the shades down would be a solution.
5. Create some kind of annoyance where your cat sprays. Put aluminum foil or another material that will make noise and discourage the cat from being in the area. If your cat sprays in bathtubs or in sinks, fill them with a little water. Many cats want to avoid getting their feet wet.
6. Neuter or spay your cat. Especially male cats will spray if they are not neutered. Spraying rarely happens if the cat is neutered or spayed as a kitten.
7. There are drugs that your vet can give you to help stop the problem if it persists.