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Why is your fixed male cat spraying?

Updated: 8/9/2023
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A cat's penis is situated quite close to the anus, but bizarrely, it is also pointed backwards. This allows the male cat to spray urine directly onto vertical surfaces in order to mark territory - unlike male dogs, which have to lift a rear leg in order to mark territory on a vertical surface.

Because of this unique positioning, it means that all male cats have to squat in order to urinate.

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Some fixed cats, male and female, will continue to spray or pee on things to mark their territory. They may feel they are threatened by something in the area, other animals or people, are under a lot of stress from changes, and feel they have to do this to prove that area is theirs.

It also could be a sign of some underlying medical problem.

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it has no hands it has paws plus it can't pee standing up it squats to pee because if it don't it will pee all over its fur..

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Your cat probably has a behavioral problem. It may be anxious or upset. Has anything changed recently in your home, like the addition of another pet? Or, the litter box may need changing.

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They sit down and pee normally

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Why is a male cat not spraying?

Either it is not mating season and/or the male is fixed.


Is spraying by a male cat really that bad and do all cats do it?

Its not that bad.... They only do it if they are not fixed, they do it to mark there territory


How do you get male cats that are already fixed to STOP spraying all over the house?

You can always talk to your vet, or your cat can live outside.


Are fixed female cats attracted to male cats which are not fixed?

If your female cat is fixed aund another male cat is not fixed your female cat should not be attracted to the male cat but the male cat could be attracted to your female cat. ;)


Will a male cat spray where there 's another male cat?

If they are not fixed they will.


Our Female cat who is fixed sprays in the house.?

Yes, that can happen. If she was spraying in the house before she was fixed, neutering her will not break the habit.


What is a castrated male cat called?

A castrated male cat is usually just called a "neutered" or "fixed" male.


What is a male cat called that isn't castrated?

An entire (not neutered) male cat is called a Tom cat.


Why your male cat is not into the female in heat?

He is probably fixed.


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No way! Spraying has nothing to do with a particular breed. It is simply a male cat's instinct to mark his territory by "spraying".


Should you get the female or male kitten fixed first?

I would say that your better off getting the male neutered first. It will stop behaviors like spraying.


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