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How do I teach my cat to stop spraying!!!
He is recking my house! I understand that its normal for all male cats to do this but is there a way to teach them not to spray? please help
P.S Neutering is out of the question
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Blitzkrieg
on Dec 18th 2010
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No, you cannot teach a cat not to spray. Spraying is normal behavior for un-neutered male cats. He's marking for the ladies. Why are you so opposed to neutering him? Breeding cats should be left to serious, responsible breeders and cats that are registered, pedigreed purebreds that are excellent representatives of their written breed standard to be used in a responsible breeding program. I'm sorry, but you do not sound like a responsible breeder - or you'd know the answer to this question. Breeding and dealing with hormonal animals is not as much fun as it may seem, and is a huge responsibility and expense. Stud males in responsible breeding programs are usually confined to large cages or a converted room to contain the mess and for easier cleaning. Stud pants can be used for brief supervised play sessions if the girls are confined. Please seriously reconsider your intentions. Blitzkrieg and you will both be much happier if he is neutered.
Linus (Dreamboat #72a)
answered on 12/18/10.
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I agree with Linus. Why is neutering out of the question? It's a simple and cheap operation that causes the cat little or no pain. It may or may not cure the spraying problem now that it has become a habit, but it will make him less likely to lust after the ladies and fight with the other male cats for their attention. If he goes outside or otherwise has contact with nubile females and intact males, that can worsen the spraying problem. My stud Umesaburo is one of the few intact males who doesn't spray, but then again, he doesn't go outside and he doesn't have any male rivals in the cattery. (I also secretly suspect he may have a rather low libido.) Please neuter your cat--you'll both be happier.
Umesaburo
answered on 12/19/10.
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The other posters are absolutely right! You need to get the little guy neutered ASAP if you want the spraying to stop. There's no guarantee, but it probably will eliminate this behavior. Oh, I guess if you don't get him neutered you will just make him go outside and impregnate the whole neighborhood of unspayed females! Stop and think about this whole scenario. There are enough animals in shelters waiting for homes, and because of the poor economy, there's probably no hope that they will find a home. So, you certainly don't want to contribute to the problem by having your cat unneutered. Please, be a responsible pet owner and get your cat neutered. KEEP HIM INDOORS IF HE ISN'T FIXED. Thank you!!!
Member 185886
answered on 12/19/10.
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