Reasons why your cat starts spraying in the house.
By: Muheez Owosho
Tags: Cats, Cat Spraying, Cat Pee, Animals, Cat Litter Box

Are you annoyed at your cat spraying in the house or on outdoor furniture? It is important to determine the factors that make your cat to behave this way. Here I will go over several behaviour reasons why your cat is spraying in your yard outdoors and indoors.

Why do cats start spraying in the house?

Dirty litter box

Cats are very picky about their litter boxes. It may be too dirty for the cat or it may be very clean but uncomfortable to use. Or it might be in an area your cat doesn’t like to go to. Too few litter boxes could be a problem as well because like to pick.

Stress

Cats can get stressed. They often like to surround themselves with their own scent. It could be unhappy with another animal in the household or new human in the household like a baby. Or it could be trying to send a message to another animal by marking its territory.

Old Urine Scent

Cats can leave scents by rubbing, scratching and of course, spraying. This typically sends a message to other cats in the household but also to furnish the area with their own sent so they feel comfortable around that area.

How to stop cats spraying on outdoor furniture and in the yard

Clean all the furniture that your cat has previously urinated on with enzymatic cleaners. This is very important because a cats scent is stronger than a humans so to completely eradicate the odour for the cats you should use these special cleaners otherwise your cat will continue to pee there.

Move around the furniture a little bit or redecoration. Cats are very sensitive to the smallest environment changes. This will also move all the subtle scent marks made by your cat earlier. To increase the impact of this keep them away from the area until everything is changed and settled.

How to stop cats spraying in the house

You should start to limit the area your cat is allowed to patrol, limiting it to one or two rooms is ideal. This would make your cat feel safe and keep them away from any other animals that could disturb their peace.

You should have more than one litter box in your household. As mentioned earlier cats like choice so place these litter boxes in quiet but accessible areas of the home. Make sure they are not in the area where your cat eats or drinks. If you have multiple levels in your home make sure there is a box on each level. For older cats, make it easier for the cats to get into for example, a shallow cat box or a little ramp at the entrance of the box.

Make sure you don’t shout or tell off your cat often. Make your home a happy place for your cat. Remember to play with your cat and provide them with toys to reduce stress. If environmental changes are not effective speak to your vet to recommend prescriptions to reduce stress in your cat.

Are cats spraying on your front door? Make sure to thoroughly clean the area with special enzymatic cleaners to remove the smell. Add small decorations or little furniture like shelves and plants around that area.

If you believe that your cats spraying is not a behavioural issue, please contact your veterinarian to make the best recommendations for your pet.

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