Help! Trouble with adult male spraying!

[Uabassoon]

He is such a beautiful boy. I hope that spending time alone with him helps the problem.

[Sassycat261]

Hi
Spraying is a frustrating problem...and one that even neutered males will do (some folks aren't aware of this). Here are some hints and I'm sure a repeat of some advice you've received:

-rule out urinary tract infection

-use a blacklight to pinpoint the areas that are sprayed

-use a good cleaner like nature's miracle or a mixture of 1/2 white vinegar and water to scrub and clean thoroughly

-apply feliway (bought at the petsmart/petco/drsfostersmith.com) and follow directions. Initially you will use this 6 times a day and then gradually lighten up.

-spend extra time one- on-one with him and do not add any more pets to the family. The moving could have even started this..or the smell in this new house (we can't smell like a cat)..or even an outdoor stray.

-ask your vet about prescribing medications if this continues and start over at the top along with the meds.

He thanks you for keeping him. Many pet owners give them animal up due to this...stressing them more...and causing them to spray even more..not easy to find a home for them in that case,

[jenluckenbach]

yes, Kim, are we having any luck with him?

[jenluckenbach]

Hey Kim. How is Harper? I have been wondering. And now you have new little Chester, I really got to wondering. Let us know.

[kimlovescats]

Harper is doing just fine, everyone is .... no way I would "get rid of" Harper, he's momma's boy!!! I just make sure to give him some special one on one with mommy time, and that seems to have done the trick! Everyone is happy and purring at my home!

[jenluckenbach]

Great news about Harper! I knew the "getting rid" of him was not an option. It is also a good learning experience for ALL of us. Make sure your kitties can always feel that they are the center of attention and don't let them feel left out.

[kimlovescats]

Yes, our dear purrbabies have special needs, and we have alot to learn from them!

[luckies4me]

You know that there is a proposal for the AVMA for exactly this kind of stuff we talk about here......that would make what we are doing ILLEGAL! Please go to general to see what is amiss!


I am glad Harper is feeling better. He just loves his mommy is all.