Can You Prevent Cat Spraying?

No matter how lovely and adorable our pet cats are, they all have the propensity to release a pungent odor that stains our carpets and furniture.

What's worse is that the smell is so overpowering that removing it becomes an exhausting task. Since spraying is a natural behavior for cats, restraining spraying habits can sometimes be a real challenge for pet owners.

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Cats spray for several reasons. One is for marking their territory. Cats generally do their spraying outdoors, however, when conflicts arise with other cats within the house, they then may begin to spray on the furniture in an effort to mark territorial boundaries.

In order to prevent cat spraying inside your house, first make sure that cats are in harmony with one another. If you do sense a bit growing tension between them, then it is better to separate them in different rooms in order to alleviate and avoid tension and spraying.

Female cats will sometimes spray when they are in heat; however, it is primarily the males who frequently do the majority of the spraying. For male cats, simply having them neutered is an effective means in which to reduce spraying habits.

For females, if you notice physiological change in your cat that comes with her being in heat, then I suggest it may be better to place her in a room with less furniture or even out in the garage if you have one to prevent soiling your furniture. Even if you have difficulty in discouraging your cat from spraying, you can at least save your furniture from being sprayed.

So what should we do to prevent cat spraying?

Punishing your cat won't be much help at all. Stressing your cat by inflicting punishments may actually cause him or her to spray even more.

There are several approaches you can take to stop cat spraying, but not all may work for your situation. Spaying of females or the neutering of the males can certainly reduce your cat's desire for spraying.

In most cases, getting your kitten neutered early on is effective at stopping your cat from spraying in the future. Having your cat neutered at a point after the spraying activity has already begun may also serve to reduce it.

Can You Prevent Cat Spraying?

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