sharon b

I had a female cat do this - took her to the vet - he said she was mad about something and until we could figure it out she would continue - she was a single cat - no other pets and no young kids in the house- I didn't have time to deal with a cat who had "issues" so out she went - I just couldn't take it anymore - Don't hate me - but she was destroying the house

mamahippychicky

Our beautiful female cat sprayed - alot! She was of a very nervous nature and did not like people very much, though she loved me and dh.

White vinegar and water is the best thing to clean up any messes they make.

Our vet recommended something called 'feliway' to help prevent it and kinda calm her down. It worked really well, when we could afford it.

Good luck

mrsjdt

Sorry to say I have had your experience. Only one female ever gave us grief..and we tried for 2 years to break the habit...and eventually helped her across rainbow bridge. There was no medical problem and we were not overcrowded and nothing had changed in the house (that we were aware of).Euthanasia is sometimes the greatest gift you can give a pet---an indoor cat, declawed, cannot survive outside. And, should you give her away, and she sprays at her new home, would they beat her? As for neutered males, "done" early, never knowing they need to spray---that also is not entirely true...that is an instinct. Sometimes, a male cat "just becomes a dominant male" and will spray "anything"--curtains, windows, chairs, walls, shoes, peoples legs---just seeing another cat out of a window...that happened to my Gucci. Unfortuantely, he also was escorted, in my arms, across the Bridge. I have a wonderful, experienced Vet...he made the suggestion after several visits with no medical problems and being "sprayed while we talked"; with an explanation...and we chose to "try" for years. I know we did what was right. Everyone has their own thoughts, and experiences...I've taken in a stray in the past 2 years, locked him in the spare bathroom, Jack used the bathtub at first---but he now is a great housecat...it "can" be done..it took more than a month. Choices---it's all about choices I guess

plainjane

I don't think I could handle the messy side. I have never been in this position and I can't say I would do any different than you. I have had an older cat put to sleep because I thought it would be kinder than to keep on with a sickly life. We cried like babies. I guess we all have our breaking points and one can't make the others decisions-just as varied as our quilts-all beautiful! I'm just a sucker for that cute cat!

janedee

neutered/spayed cats will spray if there is a medical problem or environment issues sometimes the environment ones arn't clear to us humans - I would have no faith in a vet that said the animal should be put down just for this, patience and perserverance will win.

Qbee

I had a female cat that did this and it was in fact from a bladder infection. When it first started, we thought it was behavioral because she did it ALL OVER the house...not in the same spot but later when the stains were tinted red I knew something was wrong. Unfortunately, after she had sprayed all over the house, she would go back to those spots sometimes even after the UTI was gone. As far as "why" they do it..simple. The vet said that when she would go in the box, it would hurt, so she tried some place new....then some place new, etc. Bottom line, take her to the vet right away just to be on the safe side. Good luck!

Ditter43

The problem could be associated with her lack of a tail. Some tailless cats have poor bathroom habits - a defect sometimes associated with the lack of tail: the muscles at the base of the tail are also involved in controlling the rectum, possibly the bladder as well. If this is the case, the cat just can't help it. :-(

Murphy

Yes, they can be broken. My female sprayed on a piece of carpet and would't stop. Once I removed that piece she never did it again; go figure. Keep her warm and love her and bless you for caring.

misseva

we have an office cat her name is mama cat. she keeps the mice away. she has sprayed twice that i know of and both times it was on the son of one of our employees (on his backpack while waiting on the school bus). go figure. she has been spayed.

Ramona Byrd

I had that happen quite recently. I got in late about 3 days ago and sat down, pulled my lap robe over me and laid back to rest.
Fredrica, the white Persian does not like to be held, but she insists on sleeping beside me in bed, as does Koko the half Siamese male. Before I went to sleep with Koko on my lap I noticed Freddy staring at me wide eyed from the top of the sofa. She did not look happy. I fell asleep and didn't wake up till morning. Went to the bathroom and she followed me and sprayed the side of the tub like a male. Stared at me all the time and then ran.
I'm going to have to love her a lot to get her into a good mood. Had her for about 3 years and never happened before.
Cats are strange people.