Spraying is often referred to as the odd habit of owned cats. Cats will mark their territory by spraying urine slightly. Normally during urination, the cat will be slightly squat. While at the time of spraying, the cat remained in a state of standing.
Spraying target object is usually a vertical objects such as walls, curtains, chairs, sofas, doors, etc. When urine pooled in large quantities on the floor, most likely not spraying.
Spraying related to sexual behavior. Both female and male cats will usually begin to show this behavior around age 7 months, at the start happening maturity of the reproductive organs. Spraying is also associated with anxiety behavior of cats. This could happen, for example a new cat moving house, or a new family member or new pet there. Basically everything new can cause restless cat. In some cats this anxiety cause spraying behavior.
When the cat spraying, do this:
1. When caught spraying, immediately scolded the high screams. But do not be mad if not caught off guard, because the cat will not understand if we scold spraying behavior he has done about 5 minutes or a few hours earlier.
2. Cats will usually return to the same location to re-mark the area. So, as much as possible eliminate the smell of pee in the spraying area. Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia because it will lure the cat back into the area. Bleach / chlorine can be used to eliminate odors. Various products in the form of spray to deter / reduce the habit of spraying cats are available in pet shops-pet store.
3. The administration of certain drugs such as hormones can also eliminate or reduce the problem of this spraying. Consult these issues with the vet.
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