How to Eliminate Cat Spraying

Cats usually spray as a way to assert themselves and mark their territory. A cat's urine contains scented pheromones that will mark the cat's presence. Cat urine in the home is unsanitary and the smell is often difficult to remove. There are several reasons a cat may spray. Stressful situations in the home or the presence of stranger cats can trigger spraying. Cats that are not neutered or spayed are prone to spraying during arousal or while in heat. Follow these basic steps for eliminating cat spraying in your home.

Things You'll Need

  • Synthetic pheromone spray
  • Synthetic pheromone diffusers (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Think about having your cat neutered or spayed if he or she is not. This will eliminate hormone-induced spraying.

    • 2

      Eliminate things that may be causing stress in your cat. Keep noise levels down. Don't have a lot of strange people coming through your home. Keep threatening dogs and other cats away. Close the curtains or blinds if your cat is anxiously watching other cats through the window.

    • 3

      Develop consistent routines when it comes to caring for your cat. This will also reduce stress. Clean the litter box regularly, feed your cat at the same time daily and keep the food and water dishes and the litter box in the same locations all the time.

    • 4

      Use a synthetic pheromone spray directly on the spots where your cat previously sprayed and on any other prominent walls or furniture where the cat may spray. Plug-in pheromone diffusers can also be placed in these areas. Synthetic pheromone sprays and diffusers have scents that will inhibit your cat's desire to spray.