Cat Spraying - You Can Fight Back

by Paul Proctor

Cat spraying is a very common pet behavior problem which can upset many households. In some cases however, this type of behavior can be a result of medical problems. If you are concerned about the sudden onset of this behavior, especially in addition to any other unusual symptoms you may have observed in your pet, you should consult a veterinarian.

One of the major problems that owners of male cats face is spraying. One way to combat the problem is to have your cat neutered. This should stop most male cats from spraying, especially in the home, but the costs associated with neutering prevent some owners from being able to "fix" their cats.

There are people who do not believe in the neutering of their cats. Some of them feel that it is not the owners right to subject their pet to this surgery while others feel that it is the cats right to reproduce while others are actually planning on breeding additional kittens. Other options are available to those individuals who do not want to neuter their cute little kittens.

On the other hand, some people feel that they have some particular issues which would create a serious problem if they neutered their male cats. For example, some pet owners who have kittens also have the intention of breeding their kittens once they have grown into cats.

Behavioral modifications must be considered when neutering is not an option because the pet owner is considering breeding of their male cat with a female cat.

Cat spraying can be an enormous problem in your household. Cat spraying results in an offensive smell and difficult to remove stains, making your home very unpleasant. The damage to your furnishings and other belongings can be expensive to remedy. If you are unable to neuter your cat as a solution to its spraying problem, you can take advantage of other solutions to prevent this behavior from continuing.

The cat spraying may indicate a deficiency in cats health and should be checked by a vet. This can cause major cat problems in many households. Neutering the male cats prevent their spraying. Some owners feel that it is their rights to subject their pets to surgery and others feel that the cats have a right to reproduce. Persons intending to breed their kittens when they become cats do not neuter the male cats. This also is true if the owners use their cats to breed with another person's female cats. In such cases you must consider behavioral modifications. Spraying is a big nuisance with smell and stains.

Published September 4th, 2007

Filed in Recreation