House Cat Behavior
Most Annoying Cat Behavior - Urine spraying
Cat urine spraying in the house is one of the cat problem more annoying and frustrating behavior. constant smell of urine is very difficult to tolerate and, unfortunately but not surprisingly, some cats will have to make a trip to housing.
However, as with most cat behavior problems, there is a reason why the cat sprays. Identifying the cause can greatly help find the appropriate solution to end this bad habit.
Why spray?
Spraying should not be confused with inappropriate urination, as it is an intentional act.
In intact cats, urine spraying is part of a normal and natural behavior. It is a way of conveying messages sexual and other territorial cats. Not only Tomcats spray, queens in heat spray too to let others know they are ready to mate.
In neutered cats, the most common reasons why spraying is competition and territorial disputes between cats in multi-cat households, moving to a new home the arrival of a new baby or a pet to another and the situations where the cat feels unsafe and insecure so you can feel the need to "strengthen" their "territory."
How to avoid spraying
First, your cat must have a medical examination to ensure that no condition underlying medical cause behavior. It is possible that the cat has cystitis or some other disposal problem.
Since urine spraying in cats is all especially sexual behavior, sterilization can help control this behavior in most cases. In addition, it will also reduce territoriality and aggression between cats. However, it is not necessarily a panacea and do not expect your cat to stop spraying immediately - it can take two to three months.
Clean soiled areas thoroughly. You can buy cleaning products, and neutralizing odors in your local pet store or just use diluted vinegar. Stay away products containing ammonia - which could boost the brand's behavior as urine also contains ammonia.
If you own more Cats will have to provide each cat with a litter box and you should have an extra box for the house. Cats do not like dirty boxes!
Try to identify the reason why your cat sprays. For example, if a new person has moved into the house, have him or feed your cat to establish a link between them.
If your cat is anxious then try to reduce stress levels to play with him in areas where there is a tendency to spray.
If your cat is spraying in a single room, keep the door closed. If spraying is only one or two places and you can not keep the cat, it become a feeding and breeding area. Most cats are very clean animals and do not urinate near their food.
Use Feliway spray or diffuser (a synthetic equivalent of feline facial pheromones) in all areas where your brand cat. Feliway makes the cat feel comfortable and secure and reduces their instinctual drives.
If you have more cats and did not get along, initially be separated to see if he continues spraying. Then, little by little would reintroduce into situations that create positive associations as playing and feeding in combination with Feliway quiet effect.
Never punish your cat by dragging it to its litter box, rubbing his nose in the litter or pop it. In fact, you make matters worse. Your cat will associate the punishment with you and the litter box, you may feel anxious and start to spray even more.
If nothing works, Consult your veterinarian for advice or referral to a specialist in cat behavior. In severe cases, where all the cat training techniques and modification not conduct your veterinarian can prescribe appropriate medication (usually anti-anxiety drugs
About the Author
Sarah is a vet with special interest in cats. She owns Cat Behavior Site where people can find practical tips & advice on cat training
Cats Spraying: Stop Cat Bad Behavior
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