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petdr May 4th, 2001 08:04 PM

[b]Question:

I have an indoor male cat, he just now started to act like a tom cat. He is spraying all over the house.

What should I do?

Caitlyn

Answer:[/b]

We many feel as if Spring will never come, it's quite possible your cat's hormones are telling him otherwise. Contrary to a lot of beliefs, neutering does not change a cat's personality or cause weight gain.

What it does do is cause fretful problems in his mind. His hormones could be telling him he wants to mate. Should you go the neutering route, don't expect him to change immediately.

You could in the meantime, get more litter pans and put them in some of the places he goes. Also, you might check your doors to see if any cats are around. They will spray your doors. Their odour is strong, too.

Be careful when opening your doors and windows because, if this is the problem, his next move will be to dash outside.

Confining him to one room might help.

As a last resort a crate. This is cruel as he can't help it if his hormones are running amuck.

Hope this is of some help to you,

© Nancy Kitching 2001

Nancy Kitching
Dog Trainer Member of CAPPT, CKC, OKC (Ottawa Kennel Club),
and Bytown Obedience Club in Ottawa.
156 Fairhaven
Hudson, Quebec J0P 1H0
Tel: 450-458-3165

mona_b December 5th, 2003 01:57 PM

Well If your cat is not fixed,I suggest you get him fixed.I have always gotten my cats fixed.And yes they do gain a bit of weight.The vet will caution you about that.My female Calico was starting to spray(yes some females spray)I got her fixed.I should have done that before she came in heat.That was my fault.After she got fixed she never sprayed again.And let me tell you,she has put on the beef.She was 6lbs and is now up to 10lbs.She seems to want to eat more.She is still very active.And she is 2.Good luck.

Lucky Rescue December 5th, 2003 05:26 PM

Intact tom cats are impossible house pets. Get him neutered. Now.

Luba December 5th, 2003 07:23 PM

Concur

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