Why does your cat spray all over the house?

Answer 1

it is a territorial behavior. if the cat smells something it doesnt like, or is in a new environment that is unfamiliar to it, it has to "claim" its territory. it is a natural instinct. if you have an old cat, it could have a bladder problem it happens a lot and should be examined by a vet.

Answer 2

Your cat could be playing in the litter box and they could be hitting litter all over the place. Also, when they walk out of the litter box, some litter could be stuck in their fur(if they have fur) or in their paws. Answer My male cat thought the litterbox was bathroom + sandbox for him... He'd fling his stuff out of the litterbox FOR FUN! ( I caught him do it - you can SEE "fun" written all over his eyes while doing it). And sometimes they get impatient and just run out of litter box and that can fling litter all directions. You can get covered litterbox to avoid the accidents at least. If it's harder for them to play with litter, they won't play with them. That's why I got top-entry litter box. After they got used to it, I put this litterbox on top of a cheap carpet/rug type thing I bought for $30 somewhere. It's about 3 times the coverage of carpet compared to the top of the litterbox surface area. So Not only my cat has to climb up to the top layer of the box (top entry) and the ripple on the cover catches some litter, but also when he jumps off, the additional litter gets caught on the cheap rug/catpet material. And less litter everywhere else! It's inevitable if he gets litter on his fur and paws and butt... Just have to try to catch as much as possible without him spreading litter material everywhere. It also sometimes has to do with the type of litter you use, too, and cat's temperament. My new kitten thinks it's absolutely funny to fling out the litter as well. Since this kitten is way too small to use top entry box (He could jump up there, but he may just end up going bathroom elsewhere if the accessing the litter box is too bothersome). So instead, I had this big big box without the top (u can cut out the top I guess) with taller walls, and cut one side of the box like a opening. Then the cat started going in there using only that side and tracks less litter out sinde whatever he flings/kicks off still remains in the box. Sometimes he does jump up over the wall to get out of it though (he is growing), I'm thinking of putting a rooftop with rest of paper box material so he HAS TO use the cut-out opening (the box is considerably bigger than the littebox so he has to "walk out" of it.

Answer 3

Cats may spray to mark their territory, feel more secure, or communicate with other cats. It can also be a response to stress, illness, or changes in their environment. Consulting with a veterinarian or animal behaviorist can help identify the underlying cause and provide solutions to reduce spraying.

Answer 4

Cats urinate around the house to mark their teritory. It's their way of saying 'this is mine.'

Answer 5

if you have a cat of the opposite sex to the spraying cat they will be trying to impress the other one and they are also warning off other cats telling them that the other cat is theirs

Answer 6

they like to mark territory. if boy get it neutered.

Answer 7

they are marking their territory!