Possibly the one thing that puts off a lot of cat owners is their pets' annoying and frustrating inclination to spray urine all over the house. This is intolerable to say the very least, judging from the continuing smell of cat urine in your house. Nevertheless, it is vital for cat keepers to recognize why their cat sprays urine, this will help them refrain from considering severe steps such as taking them to a refuge and leaving them there. You have to recognize that there normally is a reason behind almost all behavioral issues that your pet cat displays. Consequently, when you understand why your cat behaves the way it does by spraying urine, you will be better placed in finding a solution to this problem.

The reason why cats spray urine is essentially primal and much in keeping with what nature intended. This is the normal way for nearly all animals to mark their territories, or maybe attract members of the opposite sex. For instance, when a female cat is in heat, they tend to spray urine in order to inform the male cats that they are available for mating. On the other hand, neutered cats tend to spray urine because of competition or territorial disputes amongst many cats living in the same home, or in the event that you move to a new home with your cat. Moreover, cats also tend to spray urine when a new cat or a new baby arrives, or in situations where the cat does not feel safe and secure. In such cases of insecurity, the cat will spray urine just so as to ensure that their territory is well reinforced. There are some things you can do to stop your cat from spraying urine:

• One way that you could stop your cat from spraying urine is by getting it neutered. This is because urine spraying is in most cases induced by hormonal activity. Nonetheless, you might have to wait approximately two months to see the patterns end totally as it will not end right away.

• Just remember to completely clean urine spots with special cleansers and products that will help to reduce the effects of the odor of pee. These can be purchased from the nearby pet retailer, or you could possibly use your special home made remedy of vinegar and water. But, do not use any solutions which contain ammonia as these could stimulate the cat to spray even more - bear in mind urine includes ammonia. Alternatively, you might spray feline facial pheromones in such areas, which often help in calming down your cat.

• If someone new has moved into your home, have them feed or play with your cat and establish a bond such that the cat does not feel threatened and spray urine.

• For multi-cat homes, make certain that every single cat has its own litter box, as well as an extra one for the house. Ensure that the litter boxes are kept clean, and be sure to separate the cats which might be incompatible or those which spray urine.

• Start up games and engage your cat in play at the specific areas where it sprays urine. If they only spray in one room, prevent it from further accessing that particular room. However, if they spray in multiple places and you cannot prevent access, move their feeding bowls and litter boxes to that area - remember that most cats will not urinate where they eat.

• Under no circumstances punish your cat for spraying urine as they will feel even more insecure and therefore spray even more. If this behavior persists even after applying the above tips, you should consult your vet for advice on what else you can do. In a situation where all these behavior modification techniques do not work, a vet may prescribe anti-anxiety medications for your pet cat.

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