Peeing outside the box and spraying are the most common cat behavior problems. Both are natural behaviors for a cat, but a difficult problem for the owner. In any case, it is important to castrate/sterilize your animal in time, because that can prevent some of the spraying behavior or uncleanliness.

What can be the causes of peeing in the house?

1. Physical complaints

First of all, it must be ruled out that there is no physical cause, for example, cystitis or bladder stones. This also applies to spraying cats! The vet may do a physical exam and urinalysis. If this does not yield any abnormalities, it is most likely a behavioral problem.

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2. Behavior

In the case of behavioral problems, we must distinguish between urinating and spraying. These are very different behaviors with different causes and therefore different solutions. Uncleanness almost always relates to the litter box: not clean enough, wrong place, too few boxes, etc. Spraying occurs in both males and females and is usually related to stress. You can recognize spraying because the urine is always against a vertical surface (wall, chair, table leg).

Cats can quickly become stressed, for example:

1. too many cats in the house
2. strange cats in the garden or house
3. renovation/relocation
4. boarding house/holiday
5. change in routine such as a new work schedule
6. a new partner/baby/cat
7. to punish

To solve your cat's urination or spraying problem, it is important to observe your cat closely. You can then get started with the tips below.

What can you do yourself in case of uncleanliness?

Most important advice: Don't punish!

Punishment is never a solution to indecent behavior. A housebroken cat always has a problem and therefore needs your help. Punishment will only make it worse. Your cat will never urinate outside the box to tease you or to get revenge.

1. Pee spots must be cleaned thoroughly.

• Use home remedies such as biotech or baking soda. The all-purpose cleaner works less well because the cat continues to smell the urine.
• For accidents on your sofa or if the urine has soaked into the wooden or concrete floor, it is better to use a commercial product such as Urine Off (available at the practice).
• Never use vinegar, chlorine, or bleach to clean.
• if your cat pees on the duvet, try a different detergent or fabric softener

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The litter box also deserves the necessary attention!

• Is the litter box clean enough? A litter box must be scooped out daily, both feces and urine. Soak out weekly and add fresh grit.
• Has anything changed in/around the litter box recently? Do you have
• bought another filling
• used a different cleaning agent
• bought a nice new container with, for example, a valve that was not there before
• moved the bin
• added a new cat but didn't add an extra box?
• Then try to tackle these things first, by returning the tank to its original state and making changes like other grit very gradually.
• Add a litter box, because many cats like to use separate boxes for pee and feces.
• Try a different grit. Cats prefer fine, soft grit with no odor
• If you have several cats, place the boxes throughout the house and not in one room
• Place the litter box(s) in a quiet place, preferably not in a hallway where people walk a lot
• Place a litter box in the place where your cat is currently toileting
• Do not place food or water bowls near the litter box

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What can you do yourself when spraying?

As described above, there can be many reasons why a cat sprays. It is more difficult to solve than uncleanliness, but certainly not impossible. This also applies to spraying: do not punish! Punishment is never a spraying solution. A cat that sprays always has a problem and needs your help. Punishment will only make the stress worse.

1. Spray areas must be thoroughly cleaned.

• Here you can use home remedies such as soapy water with biotech or soda. The all-purpose cleaner works less well because the cat continues to smell the urine.
• For fabric surfaces such as your sofa or if the urine has soaked into the wooden or concrete floor, it is better to use a commercial product such as Urine Off (available in practice).
• Never use vinegar, chlorine, or bleach.
• After cleaning, use Feliway spray.
• You can block spray spots by placing something in front of them or by temporarily closing off areas for the cat.

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2. The litter box also deserves the necessary attention!

Even if your cat sprays, the litter box can still be part of the problem, because some cats will spray if they don't like the box (anymore). See the tips above under uncleanliness.

3. Reduce stress

• Is your cat afraid of other cats coming into the house? Get a chipped cat flap so that your cat can feel safe again.
• Is your cat afraid of other cats in the garden? Try keeping him inside for a while to see if that makes a difference.
• Use a Feliway diffuser in the area where the cat sprays.
• You can ask your vet for mild sedatives like Telizen or Zylkene. Heavier medication such as Clomicalm ® is a last resort.

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