Why is my 9-month-old male cat spraying before he's neutered?

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My cat is 9 months old, male. Recently i found him urinating on horizontal surfaces like plastics, and there was a pool of it. I thought maybe it is my fault because he is very particular about his litter. Then again today he was being very vocal, jumped on my vanity and sprayed on my stuff (little). i also caught him trying to urinate on plastic bagagain. His second vaccination will be on 17 dec, and for spaying 2 weeks after second vaccination. Should i keep him isolated until he is spayed? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Intact male cats often spray in the home due to elevated testosterone. Instead of isolating him, which will only make him more anxious and likely to spray more, I would suggest getting him on anti-anxiety medication through your vet. Fluoxetine can work well for cats that spray in the home and can be used up 1-2 months after his neuter, which is the typical time it takes for all the testosterone to diminish in the body. You can also consider moving him neuter surgery to an earlier date. I hope this helps and best of luck getting Mochi to stop spraying in the home. Take care.

Why is my 9-month-old male cat spraying before he's neutered?

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