Sarah Endersby

Sarah Endersby

Veterinarian

"While it’s normal for cats to mark their territory, if your cat is urine spraying in your home, it is distressing for you and a sign your cat is feeling stressed. Even small changes in your home or routine can result in your cat feeling unsure and spraying to cope."

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4 Tips to Help Stop Cats Spraying

1

Clean all areas where your cat has urinated

  • Use warm water and soap or an alcohol based product and allow to dry.
  • Do not use bleach. Ammonia-based or bleach cleaners encourage cats to spray here again.
  • Use warm water and soap or an alcohol based product and allow to dry.
  • Do not use bleach. Ammonia-based or bleach cleaners encourage cats to spray here again.
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    Use FELIWAY Optimum to stop your cat urine spraying

  • FELIWAY Optimum the latest pheromone discovery, is scientifically proven to help reduce urine spraying.
  • Improvement can be seen within the first 7 days
  • It is recommended to use continuously for at least 1 month
  • Learn Why your cat is urinating in the house
  • FELIWAY Optimum the latest pheromone discovery, is scientifically proven to help reduce urine spraying.
  • Improvement can be seen within the first 7 days
  • It is recommended to use continuously for at least 1 month
  • Learn Why your cat is urinating in the house
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    3

    Follow the litter tray “golden rules”

  • One litter tray per cat, plus one extra
  • Place in easily accessible areas of the home, away from food and water bowls and in different areas.
  • Keep clean by scooping at least once daily, and thoroughly clean the litter tray once a week.
  • Read our 8 Cat Litter Tray Tips
  • One litter tray per cat, plus one extra
  • Place in easily accessible areas of the home, away from food and water bowls and in different areas.
  • Keep clean by scooping at least once daily, and thoroughly clean the litter tray once a week.
  • Read our 8 Cat Litter Tray Tips
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    4

    Check your cat's health

  • It's always a good idea to rule out any underlying medical issues - urine spraying can be linked to some health problems.
  • Check with your vet if signs continue or have suddenly started.
  • It's always a good idea to rule out any underlying medical issues - urine spraying can be linked to some health problems.
  • Check with your vet if signs continue or have suddenly started.
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    Urine marking outside the litter box can be a sign of stress or insecurity in cats. Common triggers include changes at home, new pets, or unfamiliar smells. Signs of cat stress may include urine spraying, hiding, or scratching household objects. To help your cat feel safe, keep their routine consistent, provide quiet spaces, and clean marked areas thoroughly. We recommend using a FELIWAY Optimum diffuser to create a calm environment and FELIWAY Classic Spray on marked spots to discourage repeat marking. Ideally, start using these products as soon as you notice the first signs of stress.