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loopylass
11-02-2009, 17:44
even thought he's be done keep spraying on the underside of my kitchen cupboard :help:

Dozy
11-02-2009, 18:01
How long ago did he have the chop? It doesn't always work instantly, they can carry on spraying/stinking for a good few weeks/months after the op (unfortunately :gag:)

mojo1
11-02-2009, 18:06
How long ago did he have the chop? It doesn't always work instantly, they can carry on spraying/stinking for a good few weeks/months after the op (unfortunately :gag:)

Or years in the case of one of my mums cats.

loopylass
11-02-2009, 18:06
How long ago did he have the chop? It doesn't always work instantly, they can carry on spraying/stinking for a good few weeks/months after the op (unfortunately :gag:)
I'm not sure as I got him from someone who hunnii knows on here. She said that he had been done but not when. I've had him for a good few months now.

Dozy
11-02-2009, 19:29
I'm not sure as I got him from someone who hunnii knows on here. She said that he had been done but not when. I've had him for a good few months now.

Is he stressed about anything? When I fostered cats, one of my neutered toms occasionally demonstrated his disapproval by spraying on the curtains! I found a fine water spray helped - I'd keep a close eye on him, and when he went near the curtains, give him a quick squirt and say "no". I also made sure I got all the smell out of the curtains by using some stuff I got from the vets. Even if humans can't smell it, cats can.

I once saw a programme where somebody had a cat that was spraying everywhere, due to another cat being introduced into the household. The problem was solved by the owner using a very slightly damp cloth to wipe the cat's neck/back and then rubbing the cloth against the areas he was spraying. Apparently, that was enough to mark his territory, so he didn't have to do it by spraying. I think she had to do it every few days.

loopylass
12-02-2009, 21:02
Is he stressed about anything? When I fostered cats, one of my neutered toms occasionally demonstrated his disapproval by spraying on the curtains! I found a fine water spray helped - I'd keep a close eye on him, and when he went near the curtains, give him a quick squirt and say "no". I also made sure I got all the smell out of the curtains by using some stuff I got from the vets. Even if humans can't smell it, cats can.

I once saw a programme where somebody had a cat that was spraying everywhere, due to another cat being introduced into the household. The problem was solved by the owner using a very slightly damp cloth to wipe the cat's neck/back and then rubbing the cloth against the areas he was spraying. Apparently, that was enough to mark his territory, so he didn't have to do it by spraying. I think she had to do it every few days.
No I don't think he's stressed. He's done it since I got him about 8 months ago. hunnii said that he was done a bit before I got him. He was an adult cat when I did. Could it be because of this do you think? Should I take him to the vet to see if it was done right?

mojo1
12-02-2009, 21:04
Some cats, like some people, just have undesirable habits. Mikey, my mums cat has a thing for spraying the TV unit, he was fixed as soon as he was old enough, he just likes spraying.

sezbetz
12-02-2009, 21:29
I think some Toms just do done or not - I belive some female cats also spray (but I could be wrong:)) I am lucky that none of mine have ever bothered... not sure how you would go about discouraging it though.