Why Do Cats Marks
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Written by Mike
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 |
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What is urine marking?
Urine marking or spraying is when your cat deposits little amounts of pee (usually on vertical surfaces) as a kind of message tag to declare his attendance.
Why do cats mark?
What is urine marking?
Urine marking or spraying is when your cat deposits little amounts of pee (usually on vertical surfaces) as a kind of message tag to declare his attendance.
Why do cats mark?
There are a number of reasons why cats mark:
- Territoriality: the cat is letting out other cats understand that the marked area is “his or her” territory.
- To show sexual availability
- Out of stress or nervousness
- A change of place: some cats will begin to mark when their owners move house.
- If a new pet or human is introduced to the residence.
- Because of too many other cats in the house.
- The cat is getting less care than usual.
- A significant change in a manner of living or routine (for example, the owner gets a full-time job; someone moves out of home; the house is renovated).
You should make it really easy for your cat to urinate appropriately by prepare enough litter boxes in the house.
It should be at least one more than the total number of cats.
If you have two storey house, make sure there is at least one box per storey, and see that they are all cleaned regularly.
How to Stop Your Cats From Marking?
There are a number of steps that you can take to reduce, or stop entirely, your cat’s marking.
There are some of the most effective options as the list below:
1. Take your cat to the vet for a urinalysis (a complete analysis of his urine) and an overall checkup, to make sure that there are no medical reasons for his behavior.
2. Neuter your cat immediately. This is the single most effective thing you can do to stop your cat’s spraying, and if you hope to get any control at all over the issue, it is pretty much mandatory.
Statistics show that a whopping 87% of all cats stopped marking when they are altered - of this number, 78% cease marking immediately, and 9% stop within three months.
3. Behavioral modification
Behavior modification is a tried and true method of controlling your cat’s spraying, although it will require a considerable investment of time and effort on your behalf. You will need to supervise your cat closely, paying attention to where and when he marks.
4. "Re designating" the areas which he tends to mark in can also help: cats do not like to spray in areas where they eat, sleep, and play. If he marks in particular places around the home indiscriminately, put his food bowls next to the spot, play with him there, and put his bed there.
To deal with your cat’s behavior problems and changing her behavior for the better, Cat Training comes very highly recommended.
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