Cat Spraying Behaviour, A Normal Cat Behaviour

Feline spraying needs to be differentiated from peeing outside of the litter box . It should not be confused with a lapse in litter box training. It is a normal cat behaviour.

Spraying usually takes place at ankle height, which is different from a litter box problem. Cat spraying is when they back up to a surface, and tail twitching, spray the surface with their urine. When a cat is urinating outside of the litter box, the cat will squat to urinate on a horizontal surface.  Inappropriate elimination is not the same as cat spraying.

Cat spraying is also more prevalent among male cats than it is among female cats. Non-neutered cats are more likely to spray than are neutered cats. Cat spraying can also happen when a cat is stressed, anxious or territorial. Male and female cats that are not neutered mark their territory as a way of calling another cat.

Urine spraying is a normal, innate territory-marking behavior that has nothing to do with your cat’s sanitation. Though both male and female cats will spray, the behavior is most common in non-neutered males, and in multi-cat households. Urine marking is a communication system for cats. Cat urine contains pheromones which are chemical substances that tell other cats certain messages. Do not confuse spraying with behavior that might indicate urinary infections and digestive issues that cause uncontrolled urinating.
 
Neutering or spaying a kitten at an early age can prevent spraying problems in the future. Your vet will suggest to you on the best age to spay your cat.

Stress is another trigger for cat spraying. To lower this stress, maintain a home routine, feeding your cat at the same time each day and keeping his bowls and litter pans in the same location. Stress can also be a reason for cat urine problems starting up. Cats can get stressed for a variety of reasons.

Clean soiled places thoroughly with an enzymatic cleaner. What will not work is punishing your cat after the fact.

Cleaning the location with an enzymatic cleaner so the cat is not drawn back to the same place helps. Putting plastic or aluminum foil over the area, if possible, can be very helpful. Cleaning alone does little to reduce spraying. Cats that mark in one or two particular areas may stop if the function of the area is changed.

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