I dislike cats even more today!

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So last night I climbed into bed only to discover that the odour wafting though the house earlier in the day was due to out newly adopted tom cat spraying my side of the bed.

I'm not sure when the little *@&*@rd did it but in the interim it had soaked right though to the mattress.

How do I prevent a repeat?
 
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http://www.hdw-inc.com/litterbox.htm
We prefer the use of the natural pheromone spray called "Feliway" which you can get from your vet, or from local pet and feed stores, which can be very calming to cats and reduce their urge to spray and mark. The newer plug-in version (see the "Comfort Zone" picture and link at bottom of page) is even easier and more effective; one plug-in lasts 30 days.
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bwana said:
How do I prevent a repeat?
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The answer to that might not exist but if there is an answer it will help to know the feline pecking order at your place.

How many male and female cats do you have and are they all adults or any still kittens?

Are they all fixed, which ones aren't fixed?

Of what sub species is the adopted tom cat, how long have you had him and how house bound is he?
 
There's only a couple of cats that I like, but would never get one, I lurv dogs!
 
j4ck455 said:
The answer to that might not exist but if there is an answer it will help to know the feline pecking order at your place.

How many male and female cats do you have and are they all adults or any still kittens?

Are they all fixed, which ones aren't fixed?

Of what sub species is the adopted tom cat, how long have you had him and how house bound is he?
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We currently have two adult males and one adult female, all apart from the new guy are fixed (and you can bet that is in his future).

We've had the new one for a week-10 days and he's at the stage where he, like the others, come and go as they please.
 
bwana said:
We currently have two adult males and one adult female, all apart from the new guy are fixed (and you can bet that is in his future).

We've had the new one for a week-10 days and he's at the stage where he, like the others, come and go as they please.
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OK what is probably happening here is the new male is strutting his stuff and sees you as his competitor for alpha status or he likes you so much that he is telling the other cats "paws off, the bwana beast is mine and mine alone".

Have him fixed on Monday.
 
bwana said:
Monday? Now where's my damn leatherman . . .
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I think the vets use a syringe full of something for fixing of male cat jewels (catsration is outdated).

I suppose you could try the sealant stuff for baths and sinks as a temporary measure.
 
j4ck455 said:
.. it will help to know the feline pecking order at your place.
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Sho'nuff - and you facilitate this by putting YOU at the top of said order ..which I did once upon a twice by taking the male I had at the time, peeing on his head (into the bath: I mean, come on - it's pee!) :cool: and, as I then had a pissed on (and, of course, pissed off) cat in my hand, I washed him out under the cold water tap.

He declined to try peeing around the flat again.
 
bwana said:
I dont know about spayed females but neutered males can, and do still spray. It's just less likely.
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I had a butch spayed female that learn the art of (war) spraying and yes neutralized males can definitely still spray if they want to.

satanboy said:
We've had cats (that never venture outdoors) for the past 20 years and have never had one spray.
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Easily explained, your cats are not very territorial but introduce a new male cat that does not get on with the others and you will likely smell the difference.

bdt said:
Sho'nuff - and you facilitate this by putting YOU at the top of said order ..which I did once upon a twice by taking the male I had at the time, peeing on his head (into the bath: I mean, come on - it's pee!) :cool: and, as I then had a pissed on (and, of course, pissed off) cat in my hand, I washed him out under the cold water tap.

He declined to try peeing around the flat again.
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Wicked, it's the FOSS alternative to a visit to the vet :D
 
bdt said:
Sho'nuff - and you facilitate this by putting YOU at the top of said order ..which I did once upon a twice by taking the male I had at the time, peeing on his head (into the bath: I mean, come on - it's pee!) :cool: and, as I then had a pissed on (and, of course, pissed off) cat in my hand, I washed him out under the cold water tap.

He declined to try peeing around the flat again.
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Hahahahaha! +1
 
satanboy said:
Spayed cats do not spray.
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If only. We have spayed females and they spray everywhere. Really at the stage where their lives are at risk. Ek is gatvol verby. Gaan die &&$#@% in die swembad versuip!!!!!


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The most effective means of stopping that would be to have him snipped. It will take up to 6 months (chat with vet 2 yrs ago) for the hormons to wear off. After that he won't spray.

= you'll have an IT cat instead of a HE cat.
 
Grumpy,

take the females to the vet. My female did the same last summer & it turned out to be a bladder infection.
 
There are several approaches you can take but not all may work for your situation.

Castration of males or spaying of females can reduce the cat’s motivation for spraying.

Early neutering of your kitten will in most cases stop your cat from spraying in the future. Neutering after spraying activity has commenced may reduce it.

For older cats, one study showed that
87% of all male cats stop spraying after castration
78% stop immediately
9% stop in a few months
13% keep spraying

Another study showed that 77% of cats reduced or stopped spraying within six months of being neutered or spayed.
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http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-spraying-urine.htm
 
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