Why Is My Desexed Male Cat Spraying
Male cats, like dogs and humans, are prone to some hormones issues when they reach maturity. This is because they have an “LH surge” (Luteinizing hormone) which occurs around the time that they reach sexual maturity. This can lead to behavioral problems including marking territory with urine by spraying.
What Do We Mean by Cat Spraying
Before we look at why desexed male cats spray, it’s important to understand what cat spraying is. Cat spraying is when a cat releases urine onto a vertical surface. Spraying is an instinctive behaviour for cats; it has evolved over thousands of years as a way for them to mark their territory and show other cats who lives there. It also helps them communicate with each other.
It’s not just males that do this—females also spray! The main difference between the sexes is how much they do it: male cats tend to spray more often than females do.
Why Do Intact Male Cats Spray
Spraying is a territorial marking behaviour. Cats spray in order to mark their territory, and they do this by depositing pheromones (scent) from their urine onto objects in the form of a spray.
The spraying behaviour may be triggered by other cats who roam into your house or garden. When you have an intact cat, it is natural for him to want to defend his territory from other animals – whether they be cats or dogs. This can also lead your pet to spray inside the house instead of outside if there are no other animals around!
Does Neutering or Desexing Stop Male Cats from Spraying
Neutering and desexing is the most effective way to prevent male cats from spraying. In fact, it’s a permanent solution.
Neutering and desexing are also safe procedures that can be done at any age, so if you want to get your cat neutered or desexed but you think he’s too young and might not survive the surgery, don’t worry—the vet will be able to advise you on how old is too young for the procedure.
Getting your male cat neutered or desexed isn’t like trying out different types of food before settling on one; it’s more like getting a haircut when you have an ugly mop top (or something else that needs fixing). It’s only temporary if other factors are contributing to his behavior; if those factors remain unchanged after neutering or desexing, then he’ll still spray just as much afterwards as before!
Why Is My Desexed Male Cat Spraying
When your male cat is desexed, it’s important to ensure that he remains neutered. This will help prevent your cat from spraying and marking his territory in the same way as before. If you notice any changes in behaviour after being desexed, then there is a good chance that something has gone wrong with the surgery.
If you want to stop your cat from urinating outside his litter tray or spraying, then you should get him checked for worms first. If he does have worms (or other parasites), then it’s best not to worm him until after he has been fully treated for these problems.
What Can I Do to Prevent My Neutered Male Cat from Spraying
If you neuter your male cat, it’s important to keep him inside and away from high traffic areas. This will prevent him from spraying in places where he feels vulnerable and threatened.
Cats prefer their litter tray be clean and in a quiet, private area, so keep the litter box clean at all times. Also try not to place food or water bowls near the litter tray as they may encourage him to spray there as well.
If your male cat has been neutered, but still likes to spray, there are a few simple steps you can take to alleviate the problem.
If your male cat has been neutered, but still likes to spray, there are a few simple steps you can take to alleviate the problem.
Your cat may be unhappy with his new life. He may have grown accustomed to being an outdoor cat and now he is confined to your home all day long. If this is the case and it’s possible for you, try letting him out in another room or even the backyard so he can experience some fresh air and sunshine every now and then.
Your cat may be unhappy with his new living arrangement. If you’ve recently moved into a smaller place or if there has been any sort of change in the layout of your home, your cat could feel displaced from where he used to live before moving in with you. Making sure that every corner of the house feels familiar will help him adjust more easily when moving into a new space—and hopefully prevent him from spraying indoors!
You can also try giving him more attention than usual by playing games like fetch or offering food in different locations around the house so he doesn’t get bored while waiting for dinner time (or breakfast/lunch). I recommend using low-calorie treats since cats tend not overeat anyway—but don’t worry too much about calories when feeding them treats because they’re usually small enough portions anyway! Just remember not overfeed them because then they’ll gain weight faster than normal due increased caloric intake versus expenditure during daily activities like walking around outside.”
This is not an easy question to answer, so I understand if you’re still feeling confused after reading this article. The thing to remember is that there are many reasons why a neutered male cat might start spraying again after being desexed, and most of them have nothing to do with you. Your first step should be to take your cat to the vet for a checkup and some blood tests. If everything comes back normal, then it’s probably time to try some of our tips on how to stop cats from spraying indoors.
