Spraying cat

[Danel]

Hi, what can i use to prevent a male cat from spraying inside?

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi. Can you tell us more about your situation? Is this an indoor/outdoor cat? Is there a pattern to when he is spraying? Is this cat neutered? How old is he, and does he eat/drink well? Does he use a litter box at all? What type of environment is he in - as in outdoor strays/cats that enter your property and bother him which can cause territorial aggression resulting in spraying?

 

[sunny578]

Yes, also wondering if he lives with other cats/pets/kids?

 

[game misconduct]

get him spayed if he isnt also find out if theres any ferals or other cats coming around outside our home

 

[Danel]

It is a she i got her from her previous owners last night and she has not sprayed in our house yet. She was living with another cat and two dogs so i also thought it might be that. But now she does not want to go to the bathroomand i dont know how to help het

 

[FeebysOwner]

If the cat has just joined your household, then not using a litterbox at first is not terribly unusual. Just like she may not be eating/drinking any or much at this point either. Please consider following the tips in this TCS article to help this cat adapt to her new home. How To Help A New Cat Adjust To Your Home – TheCatSite Articles

Were you able to bring with her a litterbox that she was used to from her old home? That might help encourage her to use it in your home. It would be nice if some of her belongings came with her too - perhaps a food/water dish that was her own, blankets/towels/bedding/toys/etc.

 

[Danel]

Thank you! I will definately take a look at that. No, she was an outside cat but she always tried getting in and she doesnt seem to want to go outside for right now. The only thing i brought that was hers is a food container with her food. She is very sweet and she has a good appeteite but i have not seen her drink much.

 

[FeebysOwner]

If she was used to going outside, you might have to add another litterbox, or a low sided cardboard box lid, with soil/leaves/etc. to mimic her outdoor 'litter box'. Hopefully, she will use the litterbox filled with litter instead, but this could be done just as a backup for now.

 

[Danel]

I added one with some dirt but i will try adding some leaves and putting in a box. Thank you very much

 

[FeebysOwner]

I added one with some dirt but i will try adding some leaves and putting in a box. Thank you very much

If that doesn't work, try the cardboard box lid - a fairly large one if you can - it would be at least a little bit less 'unusual' than a litterbox would be. You can probably get free box lids from most any store so you can easily replace one when needed - assuming she uses them!!!

 

[Danel]

She pooped

 

[FeebysOwner]

She pooped

What set up worked (just curious)?

Did you ever imagine that you would join a site that celebrates cats pooping???

 

[Danel]

She ended up using the regular litter box with the dirt in it. Haha weirdly enough i kinda did

she had a really good nap after that