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Why is my spayed cat spraying again and how can I stop it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

I had my cat spayed 1 year ago which made her stop spraying in my house. Now she is starting back up. I have tried calming collars which use to work, but now do not. She is a very healthy cat. Can you help me figure out what I can do to stop her.

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 17th, 2017

If you haven't already, having a sample of Coco's urine tested by your vet is a good first step. Urinary tract problems such as infections, lower urinary tract disease and interstitial cystitis may cause a cat to start having accidents in the house. If there are other pets or people in your house, Coco may also be a little bit stressed out, which can lead to this behavior. Making sure she has access to food, water, litter and bedding without competition from or harassment by others in the house can help. If you recently changed the litter type, this can also cause accidents, so returning back to the old litter or switching over a more gradual period may also reduce accidents.

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