Cats mark their territory by rubbing, head-butting, and spraying urine. Spraying is most commonly seen in intact male cats, but female cats can also spray. Cats typically spray on vertical surfaces, such as walls, furniture, and trees
Can cats spray to ward off mice in the house?
Cats do not typically spray urine to ward off mice or any other animals. This is a common misconception. Spraying is a dominant territorial marking done by intact male cats to communicate with other cats in the area and to attract potential mates.