Why do cats spray in the house?
One of the biggest complaints cat owners have about their cats is spraying. Spraying is different from urinating, in that cats squat to urinate and do not squat to spray. You will know a cat is spraying when his tail lifts and quivers while he is near a vertical surface like a wall or a sofa.Marking TerritoryWhen a cat sprays, the scent it leaves marks its territory and advertises its sexual availability.Unneutered MalesUnneutered male cats are usually the culprits behind spraying activity. Neutering your cat will usually stop this behavior.Multiple Cats in a HomeIf you have more than seven cats, the likelihood of spraying will increase.ThreatenedIf a cat is threatened by a new cat, or when outside cats approach the house, it might spray to mark the house as its territory.New FurnitureA cat might spray if you bring home new furniture or put down new carpet as a way of marking this new territory as its own.FrustrationIf your cat is bored, it might spray. Playing with your cat more can h
