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olive asked in PetsCats · 1 decade ago

male cat that sprays

i have a siamese desexed male cat that i have had for about 6 years. the problem is he sprays in the house, i have tried giving him more attention, not punishing him, pheramone (spelling wrong) plug in device and just about every thing else i can think of, my last option is to try some sort of valium or sedation, has any one been through this with their own cat and have resorted to sedation?

he is a inside cat, lives with 2 little dogs ( get on very well together) cat was here before the dogs, he was desexed young, has always sprayed, I clean it off with a solution of vinagar and water.

I will not consider have him put down or living outside.

Update:

a few have sugested using a citrus or bitter spray to deter him, but i was under the impression that he wants his smell (which is why they mark their territory) surely if i put down another stronger spray this would only serve to make him want to cover it with his own.

has anyone ever used sedation for this sort of problem and if so how did it go?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Have you been keeping the litter box clean? Could he dislike the location (high traffic, no privacy, etc.)? Those are two more reasons I just read about. He's either marking his territory or he's angry about something. How young was he neutered? Before or after sexual maturity? Did he ever spray before he was neutered?

    Vinegar and water might not be strong enough. Cats can smell things that people can't. Maybe try a cleaner specially for cat urine/marking.

  • 1 decade ago

    There is a smell that he is getting that is causing him to continue to mark his territory, see if there is a female cat outside. That could be a main cause. Other than that, you are gonna have to call the vet because as far as i know you have done all you can do!

    Source(s): Kitty Lover
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well I heard that cats hate the smell of citrus, you can get some citrus spray at a pet store. there are all sorts of repellent sprays that you can use around where your cat likes to spray.

    I hoped I helped and it doesnt come to you sedating him

    Source(s): cat owner 8 years
  • 1 decade ago

    All of my cats, male and female spray in my house--they are marking their territory. I have no idea how to make them stop. All of mine are fixed as well, so it's not marking for sexual purposes. I would also appreciate any help in this matter.

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  • 1 decade ago

    have you tried putting a bitter spray on the furniture or wherever he sprays? it will give it a bitter smell and he wont want to mark there. you may want to take him to the vet to ask him/her what you can do about it and get meds if needed

    Source(s): cat owner&breeder
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