For more information on Cats Protection, visit www.catsprotection.org.uk or call 0300 123 909090.
Cats Protection Behaviour Manager Nicky Trevorrow explains why cats spray. Urine spraying is a natural behaviour for cats and is different from normal toileting. Cats will spray urine in order to leave a specific ‘scent message’ and will usually use this scent in areas of their territory in which they feel threatened. Getting your cat neutered can help to reduce, if not eliminate, spraying for sexual reasons. Cats Protection recommends neutering kittens before they reach sexual maturity. To find a vet in your area that will neuter by four months, check out our Kitten Neutering Database. For more information on Cats Protection, visit www.catsprotection.org.uk or call 0300 123 909090. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
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