Cats

[Roos]

Anyone have issues with male cats marking territory and if so, what did you do to resolve it?

[pickle]

awwwwwwww poor Freddy

[Roos]

It's not Fred. At least I don't think it is. The fighting has stopped for the most part although we still keep them separated when we aren't home. But they are still marking every now and then and while it doesn't cause odor or anything, it's really starting to piss me off (no pun intended). I'd like to get a new couch soon, but I'm afraid to because they will just ruin it if this continues.

[CrazyBitch]

SUcky.

[CrazyBitch]

1. The easiest way to deal with the cat spraying is to consider neutering or spaying. The statistic shows that in 90% of all tomcats this procedure is effective. But you should do this before your kitten’s mature - when she is 4-6 months old.

2. The issue of proper litterbox maintenance should always be addressed when dealing with a spraying problem. Because although the spraying is motivated generally by territorial anxiety, it can also be caused by stress created by a poor litterbox situation, as a dirty box, scented litter, bad location. If you are a multiple cat owner, it is strongly advised that you have one litter box for every cat. Keep the litter boxes scooped and clean, and be mindful when washing them to use only mild and unscented cleaning agents.

3. Try to lower the cat’s stress by maintaining a routine, because the changes often cause cat spraying. Feed at the same time each day and keep their food, litter box, and bed in their respective places.

4. Give your cats enough attention. Play with her, massage her, talk to her. Give her tons of praise, affection and attention for simply breathing. Constantly reassure her that she is the most wonderful cat in the world. If they are not threatened, most cats do not feel the need to mark their territory at all and are quite content to leave the worrying to us.

5. Urine spraying occurs near doors or windows where cats can see outdoors, especially when strange cats are hanging around outside. If your cat spraying because she perceived treat from another cat or animal, try limiting the area she can roam in your house to improve her feeling of security. If the problem is with the cats that are outside the home, you should try to reduce your cat’s exposure to those cats, because when she sees other cats, her natural response will bee to mark her territory, which is your home.

6. Clean soiled areas thoroughly as well, because cats love to urinate in places that already smell like urine. Use products that have natural enzymes to actually devour odor-causing bacteria instead of just covering up the scent. Avoid products that contain ammonia as these could actually remind the cat of the smell of urine. And remember, even if you can't smell something, your cat probably can.

7. In multiple cat households, urine spraying becomes extremely difficult to resolve because of the natural competitiveness between the various cats. If the cause for urine spraying cannot be determined or removed, a reconditioning program or treatment with drugs, or both, may be necessary.

8. Do not hit or yell at your cat when he sprays. It will only make the problem worse. Instead, try to figure out why he is feeling insecure and take steps to ease the disruption.

Finally if the problem persists, you must consult with a cat behaviorist. A holistic vet also may have herbal remedies that they have used with success. If that fails, there are prescription drugs that have been used to treat spraying cats, but they are not without serious and life threatening side effects.

[Roos]

Thanks Brandy. Got all that already. Just wondering if anyone had any other method that worked. I'm seriously getting irritated with this.

[alexican]

i say brandish a knife in front of their cute cat faces and threaten to cut their dicks off if they don't stop with all the marking n whatnot

[Roos]

That's my next step.

[CrazyBitch]

Are your cats fixed?

[matt]

kill them

[Robin T. Fine]

lol man I cannot imagine having five boy cats.


Oh wait yes I can!!!


I want more!

[Roos]

Originally Posted by CrazyBitch

Are your cats fixed?

yep. 4 boys and 1 girl.

it's a territorial/alpha male thing. I'd just let them kick each others asses, but they have their claws and that could get ugly and expensive.

[Robin T. Fine]

:rolls around in cats:

[Roos]

Originally Posted by Robin T. Fine

:rolls around in cats:

Rofic


K. NOW I am going to lunch.

[tricky]

up the catnip dosage