Retraining spraying cats

[jenluckenbach]

My vet had me re-train, via crating, my 2 sprayers (Sterling and Jim) . they each had a large cage with food, water and litter. They didn't necesarily like it, but they used the box!
then they graduated to the small room, and needed to continue to use the box!

Would I do it again? Possibly. Would depend on the personality of the cat AND the reason for inappropriate peeing. Never for a medical reason.

I am just happy to see that someone is actually trying to KEEP their sprayer and not just getting rid of them. At least they seem willing to try.

[Medusa]

I am just happy to see that someone is actually trying to KEEP their sprayer and not just getting rid of them. At least they seem willing to try.

Excellent point, Jen.

[Craftlady]

Chiming in on crate training. Coco (our dog) has been crate trained since we got him at 7 weeks. He loves his crate. He is crated at night and when we arent home or if I'm unable to be in the same room with him for any length of time. He only has access to the living room. As he gets older and more trust worthy he will be able to roam more in the house. Yep, he still gets into mischief. Also, We dont have accidents in crate. Luckly, since he turned 1 yr old last week he can hold his bladder longer and I'm not getting up 2x in the night for potty breaks.

I've never heard of crate training a cat.

[katladyd]

I guess I'm old school. I had dogs throughout my childhood and we never crated them. In fact, I never heard of such a thing until the last ten years. If it works for you and keeps you from having to get up during the night, or protects your furniture while you're gone, go for it. I guess that's why I no longer have dogs.