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Why is my unneutered male cat meowing and spraying everywhere?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old

My indoor unneutered 1yr old male cat seems to have gotten himself into the habit of meowing violently when he's awake, especially at night.He also started spraying all over the house (sinks, windows, beds), so I tried to walk him but he got scared and refused to move. I'm not sure whether he has some sort of urinary problems or he just wants to have relations with another cat. I have two other cats; a 4yr old unneutered male cat and a female kitten. Do you have any idea what might be wrong?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 27th, 2017

He may be vocalizing if there are intact female cats near by. The spraying can be related to him marking his territory but also could be related to lower urinary tract disease, especially if he has blood in his urine or has been straining to urinate. If you think he may have urinary tract disease you should see a veterinarian. If you do not plan to breed him you could have him neutered - this might help with both behaviors.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 27th, 2019

    I’m not sure if you mean that he cries out as a behavioral issue or a medical issue. Crying out in pain while urinating is bad and needs medical attention quickly. Vocalizing and spraying can be signs of marking his territory. Males who are not neutered instinctually mark their territory and you cannot train them not to do this. Neutering them generally will stop the behavior but not always. Please feel free to post again with any needed clarifications or questions.

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