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Cats spray their urine to mark their territory. This habit once formed is very difficult to break. So it's extremely important that you stop in the first place. To prevent your cat from spraying or coping with this behavior, consider the cat's environment (or its healing), and then take steps to get rid of the cat's urine.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Preventing cat spraying

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   Sterilize for cats. Un-spayed male cats are the most likely culprit of this very unpleasant behavior. Occasionally, unspayed female cats spray their urine. Therefore, sterilizing your cat before 6 months of age is a good idea to prevent your cat from forming a habit when it reaches puberty. However, a small percentage of male cats and an even smaller proportion of sterilized female cats still spray urine.

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   Take great care of your cat. There are cats who spray urine to get attention. Make time each day to cuddle and interact with your cat. Despite its reputation for being distant and independent, your cat still wants to interact with you. Grooming your cat or playing light catches (using laser lights) are great ways to interact with your cat.
   • Toys such as feathers, fake mice, balls and treats to let your cat explore will help your cat move and cheer up. Furniture for cats will allow them to climb, hide, and rest, from the noise in the house. Pet shops and vet clinics have a wide variety of cat toys and furniture, and the staff there can help you make smart choices.

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   Help your cat avoid stress. There are homeopathic remedies that help soothe and reduce anxiety in cats. Some cats respond to herbs that have sedative effects such as fenugreek, valerian, kava, chamomile, and St. Joseph's. John's wort. Before using these therapies, you should ask a veterinarian who is knowledgeable about homeopathic treatments to make sure it doesn't harm your cat.
   • One last option is an anti-anxiety medication used in cats that do not respond well to non-pharmacological therapies. Medicines such as amitriptyline, buspirone, diazepam imipramine, progestins, and clomipramine are all used to control the spraying behavior of cats. The side effects of medications vary, and some are more effective for certain medications. All of these medications are prescribed by your veterinarian, and your doctor will consider the pros and cons of taking them.

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   Don't let your cat roam around. Since spraying is territorial, keep stray cats away. Do not let food or water go out to stray cats or neighboring cats and keep cats away from wandering around the house. You must prevent other cats from entering the domestic cat's territory.

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   Keep your cat away from seeing other cats or other animals. Cats often mark their territories to chase suspicious opponents, so if other animals are not seen, they will not spray the urine. Make enough distance between your cat and the other animals so that the cat won't smell the other person's scent.

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   Encourage good bonding between cats. If you plan to have more cats, try to find one that seems like you will get along with the cat. Have them play the same toy together, eating together in separate bowls. If you create a friendly environment for two cats (or more), they will get along and are less likely to spray urine. However, the more cats in the house, the more likely they are to spray urine. This is due to physical stress and good indoor locations. It is known that if there are five or more cats in the home, at least one will be sprayed with urine. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Modifying your cat's spraying behavior

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   Determine if your cat is spraying or is peeing in the wrong place. Spraying in the urine is often habitual, but urinating in the wrong place can be a medical problem or a habit. That way, if you see your cat spraying her urine, think about the stress in her life. Your cat can spray urine if:
   • you see small streaks of urine around an area.
   • Cats spray urine on vertical surfaces, such as the backs of chairs or walls.
   • The cat stands up when peeing, its tail lifted and vibrates, then sprayed a small puddle of urine in several consecutive positions.
   • the cat does not sit to spray the urine as it would with normal urination.

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   Understand that the cat uses urine to mark its territory. That is their instinct. Your cat doesn't think how you feel about its space, so don't get mad at it. Do not hit the cat when it sprays urine. Your actions will only make the cat more territorial and may lead to more spraying. Cats often spray at the "entrance" or entrance to their territory, such as a window or door.

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   Consider using synthetic pheromones. Anxiety plays a role in many unwanted cat behaviors, including spraying and aggression. Synthetic cat pheromones, such as Feliway, can help calm cats and create a more comfortable environment for them.
   • Synthetic pheromones mimic the pheromones that cats release when they feel comfortable with their surroundings. They usually release this substance through the act of "washing your face".
   • This product comes in spray bottle, diffuser and necklace forms.

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   See your veterinarian to make sure your cat's spraying is not a medical problem. Cats can spray urine due to a number of psychological problems. Diabetes, urinary tract infections, inflammation of the lower urinary tract in cats, kidney infections and thyroid or liver disease can cause your cat to spray urine.Your doctor will run a series of tests to rule out these problems. Most tests require a urine or blood sample. Sometimes some imaging tests (x-rays and / or ultrasound) can help the vet diagnose a cat's condition. If you don't have any health problems, it's very likely that spraying is a habit.

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   Find a place where your cat usually sprays the urine. Usually, you will smell these areas, but to clean it completely you need to wipe off all the urine streaks. An ultraviolet light - available online and in many retail stores - will help you detect where your cat is spraying. Cats often spray at entrances to their territory, near sanitary sandboxes and other upright objects they like to climb (like bookshelves, chairs, and beds).
   • Veterinarian Pippa Elliott MRCVS raises an important point: "Some cats spray their urine because of anxiety and need to reassure themselves. Never punish a cat for spraying, as this will increase the level. anxiety in the cat and can make the situation worse, not better. "

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   Regularly wash urine streaks. To remove urine from furniture, use bio-detergent and hot water. Use a rag to clean any spray your cat's urine with and use an enzyme deodorant. After cleaning the area of ​​urine, spray deodorant on the wall. This is not guaranteed to be effective, but many cats will keep it away. Do not use this spray near your cat's litter box. You probably don't want your cat to leave their toilet seat.
   • Avoid using household cleaning products that contain bleach or ammonia, both of which are in the composition of urine and can inadvertently amplify the scent of urine streaks left by cats.
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Advice

• Never get angry with a cat. Your cat is not at fault. Spraying urine is just a natural instinct. Do not scold or hit the cat.