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Jim Wild - 15 Mar 2004 22:06 GMT
OK, I failed to get my stray neutered in time and he started spraying
two days ago. He has only done it twice so far. That kitty litter A&H
scented baking soda takes care of the smell quickly. Thank goodness! I
won't be able to get him fixed for 2 weeks. I called the vet today and
she said they sell this spray and a plug in variety, that gives off a
scent that deters the cat from spraying. She says it really works. Has
anyone heard of this? She also said that neutering will not necessarily
stop the spraying once he has started. How true is that? I definitely do
not want to part with this sweetheart and neither does my other cat
Sammy. Could someone enlighten me on this matter?

    Thanks, Jim
Rona Yuthasastrakosol - 15 Mar 2004 22:34 GMT
> OK, I failed to get my stray neutered in time and he started spraying
> two days ago. He has only done it twice so far. That kitty litter A&H
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> not want to part with this sweetheart and neither does my other cat
> Sammy. Could someone enlighten me on this matter?

Sounds like Feliway.  I've never used it for that purpose so I cannot vouch
for its effectiveness in that situation.  Many people here have said it
worked for them so I say there's no harm in trying!  I can say that it
didn't help for my cat's car sickness (threw up three times last trip to the
vet!).

http://petcaretips.net/cat_spraying.html also suggests that neutering may
not solve the problem of spraying.  Seems that behaviour modification may be
necessary (or at least they suggest consulting a pet behaviour specialist).

rona

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Karen - 16 Mar 2004 00:06 GMT
> > OK, I failed to get my stray neutered in time and he started spraying
> > two days ago. He has only done it twice so far. That kitty litter A&H
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> rona

But for the record, it usually does solve it. You do have to give about 30
days for the hormones to calm down. If it goes on for a LONG time before you
get him neutered that would be different, but I would say you have the usual
10percent chance of it becoming behavioural despite neutering. Very low.

Karen

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