Don all male cats have spraying problems?
No! If you adopt a young male cat who has been neutered at two or three months of age (see below), 90% of the chance that he will be a “sprayer” has been wiped out. The truth is, female cats spray too. If you are one of the unlucky few with a spraying cat of either sex, you should speak to your vet about what factors in the cat’s environment may be causing this behavior. Cats spray when they feel threatened or insecure, thus heightening their territorial instincts, and there may be something going on in your home that’s responsible. We’ve heard stories about cats spraying when a new baby arrives in the family, or after a move. This kind of behavior is most likely correctable. The bottom line is, if your cat was neutered and gets plenty of love and attention, your chances of having a spraying problem are very slim.
