Behavioural treatment of urine spraying

THE DOWNS VETERINARY PRACTICE

Aim: to make areas the cats to use less attractive or unsuitable for the cat, while making the litter tray as attractive and accessible as possible:

· Clean the soiled area to eliminate smells eg with Antiodor. Avoid ammonia disinfectants

· Change the significance of the soiled area by placing items there such as food and toys

· Spray the cat with a water pistol if caught in the act (unless anxiety-related)

· Provide one litter tray per cat and an extra one in another area

· Vary the type of litter or add another litter tray with different litter as cats have different preferences

· Clean the tray at least daily, preferably whenever used

· Spend 10-15 mins per day at a set time playing,grooming and otherwise interacting with the cat on its own

· Consider using Feliway, a calming cat pheromone