How Do You Prevent A Cat From Marking Their Territory?
Cats mark their territory in several ways. One of the ways a cat may try to leave its scent on something he views as his property is to rub his head, face and sides along the object or a person. This is often thought as being sweet and affectionate, but what the cat is really saying is “This belongs to me, paws off.” A less charming way for a cat to claim a place or object is to urinate on it. From germs to smell, this is an intolerable behavior that can usually be corrected. Clean the entire house thoroughly before introducing a new cat. The new cat may urinate in any areas that smell of cat urine. The new cat may smell odors that cannot be detected by the human nose so even if it looks and smells clean, clean it again. Spay and neuter cats to reduce unwanted litters and some marking behaviors. Both male and female cats urinate to signal their sexual interest and availability to other cats. The best way to eliminate behavior that is reproductively motivated is to reduce those reproduc
